Spatial distribution and historical trend of microplastic pollution in sediments from enclosed bays of South Korea
Seafloor sediments are an important sink for microplastics (MPs), and the vertical profile of
MP accumulation in a sediment core represents historical pollution trends. In this study, MP …
MP accumulation in a sediment core represents historical pollution trends. In this study, MP …
Technological approaches for removal of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment
Water pollution from microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) is an environmental
concern and has received significant consideration for small-sized plastic particle pollution …
concern and has received significant consideration for small-sized plastic particle pollution …
[HTML][HTML] Low environmental impact remediation of microplastics: Visible-light photocatalytic degradation of PET microplastics using bio-inspired C, N-TiO2/SiO2 …
MC Ariza-Tarazona, C Siligardi… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles with sizes between 1 μm and 5 mm with a
ubiquitous presence in aquatic ecosystems. MPs harm marine life and can cause severe …
ubiquitous presence in aquatic ecosystems. MPs harm marine life and can cause severe …
Effective removal of microplastics by filamentous algae and its magnetic biochar: Performance and mechanism
X Li, W Liu, J Zhang, Z Wang, Z Guo, J Ali, L Wang… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, filamentous algae blooms and microplastics (MPs) pollution have become
two major ecological and environmental problems in urban water systems. In order to solve …
two major ecological and environmental problems in urban water systems. In order to solve …
Mass-based fates of microplastics throughout wastewater treatment processes
Z Wu, J Dong, Y Wu, Y Zhao, H Wang, X Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sewage treatment plants (STPs) are crucial in removing microplastics from wastewater but
also serve as essential point sources for microplastic pollution in environments. To address …
also serve as essential point sources for microplastic pollution in environments. To address …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in landfill leachate: a comprehensive review on characteristics, detection, and their fates during advanced oxidation processes
Microplastics are generated from plastic waste in landfills due to physical, chemical, and
biological effects, and eventually enter into the leachate. Leachate is a potential source of …
biological effects, and eventually enter into the leachate. Leachate is a potential source of …
Effects of microplastics on substance transformation, sludge characteristics, toxicological effect, and microbial communities in different biochemical sludge systems: A …
D Li, J Li, Y Zhu, Y Wu, P Gao, C Zhou… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years, microplastics (MPs) have attracted worldwide attention as emerging
pollutants, and wastewater treatment plants are among the environment's most important …
pollutants, and wastewater treatment plants are among the environment's most important …
[HTML][HTML] Seasonal variations of microplastic in sediment, Chironomus sp. larvae, and chironomid tubes in two wastewater sites in Sohag Governorate, Egypt
AM Khedre, SA Ramadan, A Ashry… - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
Microplastic (MP) contamination is an acknowledged global problem that poses a severe
risk to aquatic ecosystem biota. Nevertheless, little is known about their prevalence in …
risk to aquatic ecosystem biota. Nevertheless, little is known about their prevalence in …
Ceramic membranes as a potential high-performance alternative to microplastic filters for household washing machines
The development of effective, commercially available microplastic filters has become more
important due to the steady increase in microplastic emissions from laundry washing cycles …
important due to the steady increase in microplastic emissions from laundry washing cycles …
[HTML][HTML] Testing of different digestion solutions on tissue samples and the effects of used potassium hydroxide solution on polystyrene microspheres
L Geppner, J Karaca, W Wegner, M Rados, T Gutwald… - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microplastic particles are ubiquitous in our environment, having entered the air, the water,
the soil, and ultimately our food chain. Owing to their small size, these particles can …
the soil, and ultimately our food chain. Owing to their small size, these particles can …