Research shows disposable masks release pollutants in water, suggesting risks from physico-chemical factors and shear forces.
Disposable surgical masks release polypropylene microplastic fibres into aquatic systems, with release patterns governed by pH, ionic strength, humic acid, and shear stress posing potential environmental risks.
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