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Biomicroplastics versus conventional microplastics: An insight on the toxicity of these polymers in dragonfly larvae

Paper Information

Record ID:
59140
Author(s):
Thales Quintão Chagas
Amanda Pereira da Costa Araújo
Guilherme Malafaia
Journal:
Science of The Total Environment ( Elsevier )
Publication Date:
January 14, 2021
Retraction Date:
December 05, 2024 (<1 year years ago)
Subjects:
Broad Categories:
Zoology Toxicology Environmental Sciences
Institutions:
Country:
🇧🇷 Brazil
Article Type:
Research Article
Publisher:
Elsevier
Open Access:
Yes
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143231
PubMed ID:
33138995
Retraction PubMed ID:
39643533

Retraction Details

Retraction Reasons:
Nature of Retraction:

Retraction

Retraction Notice:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177801
Additional Notes:

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Citations (58)

58
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5
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53
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1154 days before retraction
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Total Citations: 58
Years Since Retraction: <1 year
Open Access: Yes
Last Checked: Jul 24, 2025
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