Journal of Environmental Protection · 2021 · 12 citations · 159 references
EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesWastewater TreatmentWater Quality EngineeringWater TreatmentBiodegradationMicroplastic PollutionPlastics RecoveryWastewater BiotreatmentWastewater ManagementWater PollutionAquatic MicroplasticsMicroparticlesMicroplastics CharacterizationMicroplastics In WastewaterMicroplastics RemovalWastewater Treatment PlantsWastewater Treatment ProcessesWastewater-borne Microplastics
Microplastics, plastic pieces of ≤5 mm in size, are ubiquitous in ther environment and can be found in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This manuscript reviews the literature on the fate of microplastics in wastewater treatment and briefly highlights novel developments in the removal of microplastics from aqueous systems.
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