Removal of microplastics from the environment. A review

M Padervand, E Lichtfouse, D Robert… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2020 - Springer
The production of fossil fuel-derived, synthetic plastics is continually increasing, while poor
plastic waste management has recently induced severe pollution issues. Microplastics are …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics with adsorbed contaminants: Mechanisms and Treatment

SH Joo, Y Liang, M Kim, J Byun, H Choi - Environmental Challenges, 2021 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution has been a significant and widespread global issue, and the recent COVID-
19 pandemic has been attributed to its worsening effect as plastics have been contaminated …

A review on microplastics separation techniques from environmental media

I Nabi, L Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
The world is facing a severe issue regarding microplastics (MPs) pollution, which is ascribed
to its small micron size, low capture, and difficulties in removing it from the environment. The …

Microplastics pollution: A comprehensive review on the sources, fates, effects, and potential remediation

AH Anik, S Hossain, M Alam, MB Sultan… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) are omnipresent and enter into the environment due to the
indiscriminate usage in various industrial productions like cleaning and cosmetics products …

Microplastics in aquatic environments: A comprehensive review of toxicity, removal, and remediation strategies

ASS Ahmed, MM Billah, MM Ali, MKA Bhuiyan… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments has been a global concern
because they are toxic and persistent and may serve as a vector for many legacies and …

Microplastics prevalence, interactions, and remediation in the aquatic environment: a critical review

AM Elgarahy, A Akhdhar, KZ Elwakeel - Journal of Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have been seen over recent years as a major water contaminant with
significant potential for adverse health and animal health effects. Natural attenuation has …

Anaerobic membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment: Novel configurations, fouling control and energy considerations

M Maaz, M Yasin, M Aslam, G Kumar, AE Atabani… - Bioresource …, 2019 - Elsevier
Water shortage, public health and environmental protection are key motives to treat
wastewater. The widespread adoption of wastewater as a resource depends upon …

Membrane fouling and cleaning strategies in microfiltration/ultrafiltration and dynamic membrane

T **ao, Z Zhu, L Li, J Shi, Z Li, X Zuo - Separation and Purification …, 2023 - Elsevier
Dynamic membrane (DM) technology has attracted much attention due to low operating
pressure and easy fouling layer removal in wastewater treatment, but correlationship …

An assessment of micro-and nanoplastics in the biosphere: A review of detection, monitoring, and remediation technology

SM Patil, NR Rane, PO Bankole, P Krishnaiah… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Plastics have become a pervasive feature of modern life and are used in every aspect of
modern-day life, from agriculture to microchips. Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) have …

A review on biofilm-based reactors for wastewater treatment: Recent advancements in biofilm carriers, kinetics, reactors, economics, and future perspectives

S Murshid, AJ Antonysamy… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Industrialization plays an important role in the growth of a nation. But it is also added to the
deteriorating condition of our ecosystem. Pollution, be it aquatic, terrestrial, or airborne, has …