A novel, highly efficient method for the separation and quantification of plastic particles in sediments of aquatic environments

Although plastic debris is constantly accumulating in aquatic environments, the impact on aquatic ecosystems is not yet fully understood. A first important step to assess the consequences of plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems is the establishment of a reliable, verified, and standardized method to...

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