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. 2021 Oct-Nov;18(10-11):489-494.
doi: 10.1080/15459624.2021.1976413. Epub 2021 Oct 11.

Nano- and microplastics in the workplace

Vladimir Murashov  1 , Charles L Geraci  1 , Paul A Schulte  1 , John Howard  1
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Nano- and microplastics in the workplace

Vladimir Murashov et al. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2021 Oct-Nov.
No abstract available

Keywords: Exposure; hazards; microplastics; nanoplastics; occupational; workplace.

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