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Release kinetics of microplastics from disposable face masks into the aqueous environment

Hao Liang, Ya Li Ji, Wei Ge, Juan Wu, Ningning Song, Zidie Yin, Chao Chai

The Science of The Total Environment · 2021 · 123 citations · 31 references

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Degradation Rates of Plastics in the Environment

Ali Chamas, Hyunjin Moon, Jiajia Zheng et al. · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · 2020 · 3.3K citations · Full text

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Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment

Oluniyi O. Fadare, Elvis D. Okoffo · The Science of The Total Environment · 2020 · 901 citations · Full text

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Surgical face masks as a potential source for microplastic pollution in the COVID-19 scenario

Tadele Assefa Aragaw · Marine Pollution Bulletin · 2020 · 737 citations · Full text

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Evaluation of microplastic release caused by textile washing processes of synthetic fabrics

Francesca De Falco, Maria Pia Gullo, Gennaro Gentile et al. · Environmental Pollution · 2017 · 713 citations

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Disposable masks release microplastics to the aqueous environment with exacerbation by natural weathering

Zheng Wang, Chunjiang An, Xiujuan Chen et al. · Journal of Hazardous Materials · 2021 · 349 citations · Full text

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