Microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: A review of the occurrence, removal, impact on ecosystem, and abatement measures
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment which has attracted increasing
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …
environmental, health, socio-economic, and regulatory concerns. Exposure to these …
[HTML][HTML] Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health
Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its
persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere …
persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere …
[HTML][HTML] Characterization and removal efficiencies of microplastics discharged from sewage treatment plants in Southeast Spain
J Bayo, J López-Castellanos, S Olmos, D Rojo - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants that can effectively harm different ecosystems.
The information on the relative contribution of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to the …
The information on the relative contribution of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to the …
[HTML][HTML] A holistic approach on the impact of microplastic discharge from WWTPs to the neighboring environment in Southeast Spain
J Bayo, J López-Castellanos, S Olmos, D Rojo - Water Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigated the release of microplastics (MPs) from wastewater treatment
plants (WWTPs) to the neighboring environment, including marine and coastal sediments …
plants (WWTPs) to the neighboring environment, including marine and coastal sediments …
The path of microplastics through the rare biodiversity estuary region of the northern Bay of Bengal
Due to its harmful effects on ecosystems and human health, microplastic (MP) pollution has
become a significant environmental problem on a global scale. Although MPs' pollution path …
become a significant environmental problem on a global scale. Although MPs' pollution path …
Release of microplastics to the environment through wastewater treatment plants: Study on four types of wastewater treatment processes
MH Niari, N Jaafarzadeh, S Dobaradaran… - Water, Air, & Soil …, 2023 - Springer
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are one of the most important ways of releasing
microplastics (MPs) into the environment. In this study, the size, number, color, and shape of …
microplastics (MPs) into the environment. In this study, the size, number, color, and shape of …
Spatial differences of microplastic pollution concerned in aquaculture bay: A case study of organism in the Haizhou Bay
X Ji, S Xie, K Song, X Chen, W Jin, W Huang… - Regional Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mariculture can meet the growing demand for food and nutrition. However, intensive long-
term culturing activities can release large amounts of microplastics (MPs) into the marine …
term culturing activities can release large amounts of microplastics (MPs) into the marine …
Characteristics and removal efficiency of microplastics at secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lithuania
S Pleskytė, I Uogintė, A Burbulytė… - Water Environment …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are the most significant barrier between
anthropogenic microplastics and environmental ecosystems. The distribution and …
anthropogenic microplastics and environmental ecosystems. The distribution and …
[HTML][HTML] Removal of microplastic particles during municipal wastewater treatment: a current review
M Komorowska-Kaufman, W Marciniak - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are considered the main point source of microplastics
(MPs) discharged into water bodies. The article discusses the types and number of MPs …
(MPs) discharged into water bodies. The article discusses the types and number of MPs …
[HTML][HTML] Spatiotemporal variability on local-regional scale in subtidal meiofaunal assemblages along the southern coast of Korea
This study was conducted to investigate the spatiotemporal variability in subtidal meiofaunal
assemblages off the southern coast of Korea at local and regional scales. Abiotic and biotic …
assemblages off the southern coast of Korea at local and regional scales. Abiotic and biotic …