An evaluation of microplastics fate in the wastewater treatment plants: frequency and removal of microplastics by microfiltration membrane

In this research, the fate and removal of microplastics (MPs) entering and leaving a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) was investigated. Additionally, application of the microfiltration membrane technique for MPs removal was evaluated. In the first phase, the quantity, type and size of the MPs were...

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Main Authors: Neda Yahyanezhad, Mohammad Javad Bardi, Hassan Aminirad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2021-07-01
Series:Water Practice and Technology
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Online Access:http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/16/3/782