The occurrence and degradation of aquatic plastic litter based on polymer physicochemical properties: A review
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The occurrence and degradation of aquatic plastic litter based on polymer physicochemical properties: A review
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CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume -, Issue -, Pages 1-38
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Informa UK Limited
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2018-08-25
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10.1080/10643389.2018.1483155
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