Water Science and Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(4), С. 361 - 370
Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2023
Microplastics
are
emerging
micropollutants
in
water
threatening
aquatic
and
land
organisms.
The
microplastic–water
system
is
complicated
due
to
the
multiple
constituents
minuscule
size
of
plastic
waste.
Although
typical
plastic-based
materials
inert,
behavior
fragmented
plastics
arbitrary
indefinite.
When
exposed
erratic
environments
with
presence
organic
synthetic
impurities,
pH,
temperature,
salt,
microplastic
surfaces
may
be
potentially
active
generate
charges
water.
These
phenomena
determine
microplastics
as
a
colloidal
system.
classical
Derjaguin
Landau
Verwey
Overbeek
(DLVO)
theory
can
used
identify
surface
modification
eventually
determines
overall
interactions
between
other
Moreover,
geometry
additives
present
microcontaminants
play
crucial
role
their
net
interactions.
Hence,
removal
techniques,
such
coagulation,
filtration,
air
flotation,
developed
address
issue.
In
many
cases,
combination
these
methods
needed
achieve
procedure
treatment
plants
or
generic
systems.
Selection
an
appropriate
technique
should
based
on
environment
intended
use
ensure
its
safety.
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.
