Micro- and nanoplastics in wastewater treatment plants: Occurrence, removal, fate, impacts and remediation technologies – A critical review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.130205
Abstract: Abstract The manifestation of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has become a major challenge owing to their unique characteristics such as hydrophobicity, surface charges, longer molecular chain arrangement, higher specific… read more here.
Keywords: critical review; treatment; treatment plants; wastewater treatment ... See more keywords
Occurrence and removal of PPCPs from on-site wastewater using nitrogen removing biofilters.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117743
Abstract: The presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment is primarily the result of discharge of waste, including from onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTSs) which are employed by 25% of homes in… read more here.
Keywords: occurrence removal; removal; removal ppcps; wastewater ... See more keywords
Occurrence and removal of benzotriazole and benzothiazole in drinking water treatment plants.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4199866
Abstract: The occurrence and removal of four benzotriazoles (BTRs) and five benzothiazoles (BTHs) in drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) and bottled water were investigated. The mean total BTR and BTH concentrations were 390 and 117 ng/L in… read more here.
Keywords: drinking water; water; removal; occurrence removal ... See more keywords
Occurrence and removal of polymeric material markers in water environment. A review
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DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2020.25564
Abstract: Alkylphenols (AP) and bisphenol A (BPA) are chemicals belonging to the endocrine-disrupting compound group. These compounds have a negative influence on the endocrine system of both humans and wildlife. Adverse effects include serious reproductive and… read more here.
Keywords: removal polymeric; polymeric material; occurrence removal; water ... See more keywords