Degradation of polyethylene microplastics in seawater: Insights into the environmental degradation of polymers
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Degradation of polyethylene microplastics in seawater: Insights into the environmental degradation of polymers
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JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Volume -, Issue -, Pages 1-10
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Informa UK Limited
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2018-04-07
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10.1080/10934529.2018.1455381
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