Baseline assessment of microplastics pollution in beach sediments along tropical coastline (Kuala Langat, Malaysia)

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Baseline assessment of microplastics pollution in beach sediments along tropical coastline (Kuala Langat, Malaysia)

This study examines the occurrence, physical characteristics (size, colour, and shape), and polymer compositions of microplastics (MPs) in beach sediments along the Kuala Langat coastline impacted by tourism and fishing activities. Microplastics particle were isolated using density separation, chara...

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Main Authors:	Praveena, Sarva Mangala, Ahmad Pakharuddin, Nuremilia Affarina, Nafisyah, Ayu Lana, Karuppannan, Subramaniam, Sundaramanickam, Arumugam
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 2025
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121140/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/121140/1/121140.pdf

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