Acute sublethal and lethal effects of tire wear particle leachate on larval fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas).

Tire wear particles are a specific class of microplastics that are shed from tires when they are abraded by pavement. These particles contain a multitude of compounds, such as synthetic chemicals, heavy metals, and antioxidants. Many of these chemica…

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