Investigating the efficiency of oak powder as a new natural coagulant for eliminating polystyrene microplastics from aqueous solutions

Abstract Polystyrene (PS) is a commonly used plastic material in disposable containers. However, it readily breaks down into microplastic particles when exposed to water environments. In this research, oak powder was used as a natural, inexpensive, and eco-friendly coagulant. The present study aims...

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Main Authors: Afsaneh Esmaeili Nasrabadi, Mohaddeseh Zahmatkesh Anbarani, Ziaeddin Bonyadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47849-4