The
environment
is
expected
to
be
contaminated
with
more
microfibres
as
plastic-based
personal
protective
equipment
gains
importance
among
general
population,
observed
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
Because
of
human
activity,
are
released
into
the
and
stay
there.
Their
capacity
absorb
transport
harmful
substances,
ease
incorporation
living
beings'
cells,
interference
physiological
processes
all
pose
potential
dangers
environment,
especially
aquatic
animals
health.
This
investigation
looks
at
origins
pathways
by
which
microfibers
enter
their
destiny
behaviour,
effects
on
organisms.
It's
important
note
that,
despite
fact
that
significantly
microplastics,
research
issue
limited.
In
addition,
nothing
known
about
in
systems.
Knowledge
gaps
will
revealed
a
review
this
chapter:
(i)
ecological
fate
microfibers;
(ii)
carrying
out
toxicological
environmentally
appropriate
settings;
(iii)
analysing
biota
toxicity
creating
mitigation
plans
safeguard
health;
(iv)
looking
contaminants
conveyed
microfibers.
Additionally,
governmental
actions
circular
economy
policies
may
aid
lowering
microfibre
contamination.
Journal of Chemical Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
An
advanced
instrumental
analysis
experiment
was
designed
for
senior
undergraduate
and
first-year
graduate
students
the
evaluation
of
surface
compositions
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE),
with
attenuated
total
reflection-Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(ATR-FTIR)
direct
in
real
time
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
(DART-HRMS).
Both
techniques
are
capable
analyzing
surfaces
seconds
without
sampling
or
sample
pretreatments.
Students
performed
tests
on
common
PPE
products
such
as
facial
masks,
gloves,
clothing
fabrics.
ATR-FTIR
obtained
structural
characteristics
polymeric
materials,
DART-MS
detected
additives
residual
chemicals
including
toxic
hazards
substances.
Different
samples
showed
distinctive
spectroscopic
profiles
both
DART-HRMS.
Multivariate
data
implemented
to
demonstrate
differences
among
groups.
Through
this
experiment,
can
better
understand
unique
features
different
level
instruments,
improve
their
capability
in-depth
analysis,
cultivate
ability
critically
evaluate
aspects
used
life.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Membrane‐based
advanced
oxidation
processes
(AOPs)
rely
heavily
on
the
configuration
of
membrane
structures
and
catalysts.
However,
designing
state‐of‐the‐art
integrated
with
tailored
catalysts
for
efficient
AOPs
remains
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
study,
first
time,
hybrid
membranes
are
constructed
by
in
situ
growth
2D
ZIF‐67
onto
nanopore
walls
3D
block
copolymer
(BCP)
membranes.
These
feature
highly
tunable
pore
structures,
leading
to
exceptional
catalytic
performance
that
surpasses
previously
reported
The
remarkable
efficiency
stems
from
predominant
role
non‐radical
species,
1
O
2
,
degradation,
combined
integration
high‐surface‐area
tortuous
BCP
resulting
demonstrate
robust
performance,
achieving
stable
permeance
over
1800
L
(m
·bar·h)
−1
while
completely
degrading
dyes
during
long‐term
filtration.
Notably,
degradation
is
maintained
at
90%
even
when
adjusted
3070
.
Additionally,
exhibit
excellent
resistance
both
alkali
acidic
environments
unaffected
various
background
anions
or
types
degraded
molecules.
This
work
presents
novel
approach
high‐efficiency,
space‐confined
AOPs.
