Microfibres Release from Textile Industry Wastewater Effluents Are Underestimated: Mitigation Actions That Need to Be Prioritised

The release of microfibres (MFs) from textiles has been observed in various environments, pointing towards the impact of human activities on natural systems. Synthetic textile microfibres, a subset of microplastic fibres (MPFs), are reported to be the primary contributor to microplastic pollution. W...

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Main Authors: Carmen Ka-Man Chan, James Kar-Hei Fang, Bin Fei, Chi-Wai Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/11/12/105