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Title
Hull Scrapings and Marine Coatings as a Source of Microplastics
Description
This review was intended to assess the current international state of knowledge on microplastic release from hull scrapings and marine coatings (including AFS, foul release, hard coatings and general copolymer paints for use in a marine / ship application) and to identify key data gaps. This study identified important data gaps and made suggestions for subsequent research into whether ship coatings are an important source of microplastics to the ocean.
Publication year
2019
Resource type
Reports
Language
English
Areas of knowledge
Microplastics
Waste prevention & management from fishing, aquaculture and ports
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1

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