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These elements pose a dual threat to ecosystems and public health. Microplastics, defined as particles smaller than 5 mm, are of anthropogenic origin, resulting from the degradation of plastics by environmental factors such as solar radiation and friction with the surrounding environment, as well as from their addition to cosmetic and textile products. These materials have been widely detected in drinking water and everyday foods. Heavy metals, high-density elements (&gt;5g\/cm3), while naturally present in the Earth\u2019s crust, are also generated in large quantities through human activity. Their toxicological risk lies in their ability to accumulate and efficiently move through the trophic chain. Due to the risks to public health and the impacts these pose to ecosystems, it is necessary to continue seeking solutions that enable their monitoring and detection. 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