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This study investigates the interactions between microplastic particles and the freshwater microalgae Chlorella vulgaris, utilizing atomic force microscopy to analyze their effects on cell aggregation. The research reveals that microplastics induce the production of exopolysaccharides in microalgae, which facilitates cell aggregation, and that direct contact with microplastics also promotes this aggregation. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for assessing the broader ecological impacts of microplast

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