Microscopic images of polymer materials identified in drinking water bottle

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Identification and occurrence of microplastics in drinking water bottles and milk packaging consumed by humans daily

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Feb 2025

Bharathi Dileepan a G
S. Jeyaram
Natarajan Arumugam
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Madhappan Santhamoorthy

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a growing concern due to its potential environmental and health impacts. The present study aimed to investigate the presence of MPs in specific brands of drinking water bottle and milk packets. To identify the MPs, researchers employed microscopic techniques, FTIR spectroscopy, and FESEM with EDS. The types of...