How to control microplastic formation by modifying plastics using additives?

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methods to improving plastic in order to lower generation of micro-plastics?

Depends on the context of formation. Also, if we change how we design and handle plastic products throughout their lifecycle it shouldn't be necessary to design our products with microplastic formation in mind, wouldn't it?

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