Mitigating Microfiber Pollution in Laundry Wastewater: Insights from a Filtration System Case Study in Galle, Sri Lanka DOI Creative Commons
M.G.Y.L. Mahagamage, Sachith Gihan Gamage, Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Shehan Kaushalya Rathnayake

et al.

Microplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 599 - 613

Published: Oct. 20, 2024

Synthetic fibers are widely used in daily life due to their durability, elasticity, low cost, and ease of use. The textile industry is the primary source synthetic microfibers, as these materials mostly production processes. Globally, plastic pollution has been identified a major environmental threat this era, since plastics not degradable but break down into smaller particles such mesoplastics, microplastics, microfibers. microfiber significant issue aquatic ecosystems, including oceans rivers, with laundry wastewater being source. This problem particularly pressing cities like Galle, Sri Lanka, where numerous tourist hotels located. Despite urgency, there lack scientific systematic analysis fully understand extent issue. study addresses gap by analyzing generation microfibers from activities at selected hotel evaluating efficiency filtration system. focused on automatic front-loading washing machine (23 kg capacity) load 12 polyester–cotton blend serviettes (black red). Samples (1 L each) were taken both treated untreated during four wash cycles, total 100 water for process. samples filtered through μm sieve catalytic wet oxidation along density separation employed extract which then collected membrane filter paper (0.45 μm). Microfibers observed analyzed shapes, colors sizes under stereo microscope. Results revealed that contained 10,028.7 ± 1420.8 per liter (n = 4), while recorded 191.5 109.4 4). Most black white/transparent colors. Further 1 fabric can generate 336,833 wash, was reduced 6367 after treatment. unit an impressive 98.09%, indicating remarkably high capacity removing wastewater. These findings highlight potential techniques significantly reduce emissions wastewater, presenting promising approach mitigating

Language: Английский

Environmental applications of carbon dots: Addressing microplastics, air and water pollution DOI
Rich Jhon Paul Latiza, Jerry G. Olay, Carlou Eguico

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17, P. 100591 - 100591

Published: Jan. 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Production and characterization of plastic bricks produced from PET, PP, and HDPE types of plastic wastes DOI
Molla Rahman Shaibur, Sabiha Sarwar, Mohammed A. AlShehri

et al.

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103859 - 103859

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Investigation of Removal Efficiency of Microplastics at Different Process Stages of a Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Textile Industry in Southern China DOI Open Access
Yanjing Zhu,

Sijia Yang,

Mathias Gustavsson

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 574 - 574

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a crucial role in mitigating microplastic (MP) release to the environment. In this paper, WWTP of textile manufacturing plant Guangdong, China, was investigated identify MP characteristics and effectiveness wastewater within plant. Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR) Liquid Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) were applied quantify both number mass microplastics effluent where most from three printing dyeing lines. The study further removal efficiency each process industry-owned analysed mechanism step, highlighting limitations detecting eliminating MPs. It is observed that (1) results LDIR LC-MS/MS can be complementary other; (2) concentration influent 1730 n/L by 13.52 µg/L mass; (3) total 99% MPs 67.7% MPs; (4) nine types polymers have been identified influent, which Polyamide (PA) dominating; (5) hydrolysis acidification removed PA most; (6) aerobic tank, sand filter, biological aerated filter (BAF) showed low efficiency; (7) coagulation sedimentation tank had highest PET than any other processes.

Language: Английский

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1
Environmentally Sustainable Color Fading Approaches of Denim Fabric Using Alternative Garments Dry Process: An Insight into Chromatic Parameters and Physical Properties DOI Creative Commons

Md. Tareque Rahaman,

Abdullah Al Rakib Shikder,

Md. Abdullah Al Mamun

et al.

Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100435 - 100435

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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6
Pervasiveness and classification of microplastics in Landfill Leachate: Impacts, Risks, and Treatment Efficiency DOI Creative Commons

Farhana Zaman,

Md. Ashikur Rahman, Md. Morshedul Haque

et al.

Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 100502 - 100502

Published: Oct. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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4
Occurrence, Characteristics, and Risk Assessment of Microplastics in the Household Tap Water of Dhaka City, Bangladesh DOI

Shahriar Mahmud,

Hasina Akhter Simol,

Mohammad Abdul Baki

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

0
Seasonal Variations of Microplastic Bioavailability in Marine Waters and Beach Sand in the Indian Ocean: A Case Study in the Morawala Rocky Shore, West Coast, Sri Lanka DOI

Nayanathara Thathsarani,

Rupika S. Rajakaruna, Uthpala A. Jayawardena

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The seasonal variation and ecological risk of microplastics in the Lower Ganges River, Bangladesh DOI
Md. Anamul Hassan,

Mabia Hossain Shetu,

O F Miah

et al.

Water Environment Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 96(8)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract Microplastic (MP) pollution has gained considerable attention in various ecosystems; however, it received relatively less freshwater‐riverine environments than other ecosystems. The Ganges River Delta, one of the world's most densely populated areas, is a potential source MP freshwater ecosystem. MPs were identified throughout year lower water. Seasonally, highest abundance was observed during monsoon (14.66 ± 2.06 MPs/L), followed by pre‐monsoon (13.46 1.75 MPs/L) and post‐monsoon (11.50 0.40 MPs/L). Throughout year, discharge estimated at 4.12 × 10 12 to 2.17 13 MPs/year. Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy plastic polymers water, like ethylene vinyl acetate, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon. Moderate contamination assessed year. Significant correlations between both rainfall observed. It essential implement preventative measures Basin mitigate before situation worsens. Practitioner Points concentration ranged from 10.67 20.33 MPs/L occurrence season lowest detected period There moderate level water shown that correlated with

Language: Английский

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2
Mitigating Microfiber Pollution in Laundry Wastewater: Insights from a Filtration System Case Study in Galle, Sri Lanka DOI Creative Commons
M.G.Y.L. Mahagamage, Sachith Gihan Gamage, Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Shehan Kaushalya Rathnayake

et al.

Microplastics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 599 - 613

Published: Oct. 20, 2024

Synthetic fibers are widely used in daily life due to their durability, elasticity, low cost, and ease of use. The textile industry is the primary source synthetic microfibers, as these materials mostly production processes. Globally, plastic pollution has been identified a major environmental threat this era, since plastics not degradable but break down into smaller particles such mesoplastics, microplastics, microfibers. microfiber significant issue aquatic ecosystems, including oceans rivers, with laundry wastewater being source. This problem particularly pressing cities like Galle, Sri Lanka, where numerous tourist hotels located. Despite urgency, there lack scientific systematic analysis fully understand extent issue. study addresses gap by analyzing generation microfibers from activities at selected hotel evaluating efficiency filtration system. focused on automatic front-loading washing machine (23 kg capacity) load 12 polyester–cotton blend serviettes (black red). Samples (1 L each) were taken both treated untreated during four wash cycles, total 100 water for process. samples filtered through μm sieve catalytic wet oxidation along density separation employed extract which then collected membrane filter paper (0.45 μm). Microfibers observed analyzed shapes, colors sizes under stereo microscope. Results revealed that contained 10,028.7 ± 1420.8 per liter (n = 4), while recorded 191.5 109.4 4). Most black white/transparent colors. Further 1 fabric can generate 336,833 wash, was reduced 6367 after treatment. unit an impressive 98.09%, indicating remarkably high capacity removing wastewater. These findings highlight potential techniques significantly reduce emissions wastewater, presenting promising approach mitigating

Language: Английский

Citations

0