Secondary risks induced by polyethylene microplastics during the disinfection processes of chlorination, UV irradiation, and ozone treatment

The presence of microplastics in surface waters poses potential hazards to both organisms and human health. Traditional water treatment processes have proven to be inadequate in effectively removing microplastics. Besides, previous studies have often utilized disinfectant dosages that surpass those...

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Main Authors: Yizhuo Zhang, Shiyu Fu, Qinrui Lu, Shanxue Gao, Zheng Wang, Lei Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2024-05-01
Series:Water Supply
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Online Access:http://ws.iwaponline.com/content/24/5/1768