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Nanoplastic Sources, Characterization, Ecological Impact, Remediation and Policies

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Microplastic Occurrence, Fate, Impact, and Remediation

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The presence of plastic in abundance in the environment has been confirmed, and scientists are taking measures to assess the accumulation of macroplastic and microplastic in populated and remote locations. Here we review microplastics and nanoplastics with focus on sources, characterization, ecological impact and toxicity, remediation, and policies.

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  1. Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Assam down town University, Assam, India

    Arnab Sarkar, Devabrata Sarmah & Sunandan Baruah

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Sarkar, A., Sarmah, D., Baruah, S. (2023). Nanoplastic Sources, Characterization, Ecological Impact, Remediation and Policies. In: Wang, C., Babel, S., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Microplastic Occurrence, Fate, Impact, and Remediation. Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, vol 73. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36351-1_10

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