Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
64, С. 105669 - 105669
Опубликована: Июнь 25, 2024
Understanding
the
dynamics
of
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
in
water
treatment
processes
is
crucial,
particularly
context
waterworks,
as
they
are
recognized
emerging
contaminants
aquatic
systems.
This
review
explores
into
complex
interplay
between
MPs
waterworks
systems,
which
crucial
components
treating
delivering
treated
to
consumers.
In
this
paper,
recent
research
articles
were
conducted
on
26
plants
(WTPs)
across
12
countries
worldwide,
along
with
an
analysis
103
studies
encompassing
54
undertaken.
focused
characteristics
removal
NPs
compared
their
abundance
influent,
effluent,
sludge.
Subsequently,
a
quantitative
was
compare
efficiency
various
critical
technologies
based
existing
data.
The
paper
extensively
discussed
detailed
mechanisms
technologies,
covering
primary
settling
screening,
coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation,
filtration,
advanced
technology,
biological
treatment,
disinfection,
distribution.
Currently,
it
appears
that
there
still
gaps
treatment.
suggests
guidelines
for
future
should
be
undertaken
address
these
gaps.
Developments in the Built Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15, С. 100188 - 100188
Опубликована: Июнь 23, 2023
Plastics
have
been
extensively
used
in
the
building
and
construction
industries
for
decades.
However,
more
plastics
are
utilised,
microplastics
released.
This
review
analysis
article
summarises
organises
knowledge
from
211
current
related
publications
published
2014–2022.
The
explain
kinds
of
employed
built
environment.
Fabrics
or
textiles,
fibres
cementitious
systems,
paints,
tyres
roads
discussed.
entry
points
into
human
body
reviewed
next,
followed
by
management
recycled
wastes.
important
research
gaps
possible
solutions
include
using
high-strength
concretes
surface-hardening
agents
is
suggested
to
encapsulate
inside
matrix;
DPSIR
model
can
be
holistically
adopted
each
composite;
innovative
bio-chemical
technology
like
self-healing
concrete
bio-degradable
a
viable
choice;
social
science,
law
urban
planning
support
awareness
comprehension.
Current Pollution Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. 478 - 497
Опубликована: Март 26, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
of
Review
The
synergistic
effects
microplastics
(MPs)
and
heavy
metals
are
becoming
major
threats
to
aquatic
life
human
well-being.
Therefore,
understanding
interactions
between
MPs
is
crucial
comprehend
their
environmental
impacts.
Recent
Findings
mechanisms
such
as
electrostatic
attraction,
surface
interactions,
ion
exchange,
hydrogen
bonding,
hydrophobic
forces,
π–π
behind
the
were
critically
reviewed
justified.
In
addition,
roles
chemistry
in
these
also
emphasized.
Finally,
efficient
remediation
techniques
aligning
with
a
circular
economy-based
initiative
promote
sustainable
solutions
recommended
mitigate
plastic-heavy
metal
pollution
achieve
cleaner
environment.
Summary
This
review
examines
combined
impact
ecosystems,
detailing
mechanistic
consequences
proposed
solutions.
Additionally,
this
highlights
MP-heavy
contamination
risks
emphasizes
need
for
further
research
safeguard
health.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
11(1), С. 109057 - 109057
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2022
Plastic
microfibres
originating
from
laundry
wastewater
are
released
in
significant
numbers
to
the
environment
due
a
current
lack
of
suitable
removal
technology.
Advanced
oxidation
processes
could
offer
promising
option
mitigate
problem
their
ability
destruct
organic
pollutants
rather
than
transferring
them
other
forms.
In
this
study,
effect
UV
irradiation
and
hydrogen
peroxide
treatment
on
microplastics
(MPs)
was
determined.
MPs
mass
loss,
carbonyl
index
(CI)
change,
physical
changes
surface,
as
characterised
by
Fourier
transform
infra-red
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy
atomic
force
were
monitored.
Additionally,
chemical
oxygen
demand
(COD)
water
monitored
examine
release
degradation
soluble
material
MPs.
The
varied
UVC
dose
H2O2
concentration
investigated.
A
500
mg
L-1
under
4.0
mW
cm-2
resulted
loss
52.7%
after
48
h
(with
calculated
half
life
45.3
h).
Also,
it
observed
that
fibres
occurred
through
formation
shallow
holes,
pits
cracks
across
surface
well
relative
abundance
containing
functional
groups.
This
change
evidenced
CI
treated
MPs,
which
increased
up
10.6%
compared
untreated
fibres.
Moreover,
proposed
UVC/H2O2
degrade
15.2%
completely
remove
COD
real
hospital
matrix
within
9
3
treatment,
respectively.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(8), С. 6969 - 6969
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023
Industrial
sites
are
typically
located
in
close
proximity
to
bodies
of
water,
making
industrial
wastewater
a
prevalent
source
pollution.
Microplastics,
which
plastic
fragments
generated
from
everyday
activities
or
operations
and
smaller
than
5
mm
size,
can
readily
find
their
way
into
treatment
plants
(WWTPs).
The
objective
this
research
was
offer
extensive
insight
the
fate
microplastics
WWTPs
worldwide,
as
well
explore
effectiveness
diverse
advanced
technologies
eliminating
microplastics.
prevalence
negative
impact
on
aquatic
environments
has
been
acknowledged
recent
years.
progressive
discharge
waste,
insufficient
detection
processes
with
specialized
elimination
methods
sluggish
disposal
rate
have
led
continuous
presence
various
ecosystems
such
domestic
wastewater.
Research
outcomes
revealed
that
they
adsorb
variety
pathogens,
heavy
metals
chemical
substances
commonly
used
production
processes.
Microplastics
be
consumed
by
life,
might
lead
them
up
food
chain
human
bodies,
resulting
potential
digestion
tract
blockage,
disturbance
diminished
reproductive
growth.
thus
become
growing
threat
cause
for
concern,
demanding
containment
dispersion.
This
work
offers
critical
evaluation
current
developing
techniques
microplastic
separation
wastewater,
most
challenging
endeavors
when
treating
systems
containing
A
review
effect
health
is
also
conducted.
analysis
comprehensive
view
full
removal
strategies
related
concerns
order
establish
waste
standard
minimizes
hazardous
effects
systems.
Chemosphere,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
325, С. 138360 - 138360
Опубликована: Март 10, 2023
The
environmental
presence
of
micro/nanoplastics
(MNPLs)
is
an
and
human
health
concern.
Such
MNPLs
can
result
from
the
physicochemical/biological
degradation
plastic
goods
(secondary
MNPLs)
or
industrial
production
at
that
size,
for
different
commercial
purposes
(primary
MNPLs).
Independently
their
origin,
toxicological
profile
be
modulated
by
as
well
ability
cells/organisms
to
internalize
them.
To
get
more
information
on
these
topics
we
have
determined
three
sizes
polystyrene
(50,
200,
500
nm)
produce
biological
effects
in
hematopoietic
cell
lines
(Raji-B,
THP-1,
TK6).
Results
show
none
was
able
induce
toxicity
(growth
ability)
any
tested
types.
Although
transmission
electron
microscopy
confocal
images
showed
internalization
all
cases,
quantification
flow
cytometry
demonstrated
important
uptake
Raji-B
THP-1
cells,
comparison
with
TK6
cells.
For
first
ones,
negatively
associated
size.
Interestingly,
when
loss
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
determined,
dose-related
were
observed
but
not
These
sizes.
Finally,
oxidative
stress
induction
evaluated,
no
clear
combinations.
Our
conclusion
endpoint,
type
are
aspects
modulating
MNPLs.
