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How does presence of microplastics impact biogas production?

Resnik N., (Corresponding) Žgajnar Gotvajn A., Griessler Bulc T.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

The aim of this study was to evaluate the inhibition on the biogas production caused by microplastics (MPs). Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are receptors of MP. After wastewater treating, more than 90% of MP could be retained in the sludge. Anaerobic digestion of the excess sludge can help...Read more

Keywords:

anaerobic digestion, biogas, microplastics, wastewater

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00114

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00114

Detection of Microplastics using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy - A first approach

(Corresponding) Sommer C., Schneider L., Nguyen J., Prume J., Lautze K., Koch M.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

The worldwide inability to enforce effective plastic guidelines results in an increasing accumulation of microplastics in natural habitats. Since this problem is in need of human intervention, we propose Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) as a new tool to identify microplastics. Our...Read more

Keywords:

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Microplastic, Identification, Sediment Sample, Plastic Pollution

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00150

THE FATE OF MICROPLASTICS DURING THE ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF THERMALLY PRETREATED SLUDGE

(Corresponding) Cesaro A., Pirozzi F., Zafirakou A., Alexandraki A.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in the water environment has raised as an issue of great concern, mainly due to their persistence and potential adverse effects on biota. Municipal wastewater treatment plants have been claimed among the most important point source of MPs. Nevertheless, they act...Read more

Keywords:

biological process, plastics, pollution, polymers, thermal pretreatment

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00221

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00221

Role of microplastics as vector for pharmaceuticals in aquatic environment

(Corresponding) Papac J., Kovačić M., Katančić Z., Kušić H., Hrnjak Murgić Z., Lončarić Božić A., Karamanis P.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

The presence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in aquatic environment represents the risk due to potential adverse effects on both human health and the environment. The term CECs does not only apply to chemical contaminants but to the microplastics (MPs) as well. As MP may interact with...Read more

Keywords:

microplastics, polyethylene, atrazine, adsorption isotherms, toxicity

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00229

To what extent are Bioplastics truly harmless?

(Corresponding) Mastrolia C., Giaquinto D., Hasan S., Zarra T., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

Biodegradability is a growing interest in the field of research in Bioplastics. To what extent are we fully aware of the benign impact Bioplastic has on the environment, especially in water? Wastewater treatment plants are the primary source of microplastic release in the hydrographical...Read more

Keywords:

bioplastics sustainability, WWTPs, microplastics, biodegradability, wastewater

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00285

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00285

The abundance, characteristics and risk of microplastics in surface water in urban artificial steams of Saudi Arabia

(Corresponding) Barceló D., Alfarhan A., El-Sheikh M., Picó Y.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in water is an indicator of the increase of human impacts on the Earth. In this study, water of the channels and ponds that conduct a mix of surface water and treated wastewater in two cities of Saudi Arabia were assessed to ascertain the influence of the...Read more

Keywords:

Microplastics, Al-Jubail; Riyadh, Surface water, Distribution, Abundance

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00440

Interactions between microplastics and organic pollutants: Effects on transport and bioaccumulation: from the lab to the environment

(Corresponding) Picó Y., Campo J., Alfarhan A., El-Sheikh M., Barceló D.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

Microplastics (MPs) have the ability to extract/preconcentrate other contaminants from water samples and could also act as vectors to other environmental compartments. The occurrence and distribution of MPs in different points of Al-Jubail, the most important industrial city, and the second biggest...Read more

Keywords:

Microplastics, Saudi Arabia, Organic Pollutants, Sorption, Water

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00441

Extent and distribution of microplastic contamination in the benthic sediment of Turag river in Bangladesh

Tofa T., (Corresponding) Chowdhury V., Nur S., Chowdhury M.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment. However, a limited number of studies have been conducted on the quantification of accumulated microplastics in benthic sediments of freshwater bodies, which pose threat to the health of benthic communities through food chain contamination...Read more

Keywords:

Microplastics, River, Benthic sediment, Extraction, Categorization

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00484

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00484

Acute toxicity of polystyrene microplastics and cobalt assessed individually or in combination on “Amphibalanus amphitrite”

(Corresponding) NOUSHEEN R., Rittschof D., Hashmi I.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

Study was carried out to assess the ecotoxicity and interaction of polystyrene (PS) microspheres and trace element, cobalt (Co). Stage II nauplii of Amphibalanus amphitrite were exposed to environmentally relevant (250 and 1000 particles/ml) and future high (2000 particles/ml) concentrationss of...Read more

Keywords:

Polystyrene, Aged, Cobalt, Co-toxicity, Barnacle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00526

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00526

On the Fenton oxidation of polystyrene microplastics

(Corresponding) Munoz M., Ortiz D., Nieto-Sandoval J., Romera-Castillo C., de Pedro Z., Casas J.

Topic:

Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies

This work aims at evaluating the fate of polystyrene (PS) microplastics along Fenton oxidation. Experiments were carried out under relatively severe operating conditions (80 ºC) given the high persistence of these solids to oxidation. Slight mass losses (up to 10%) were found after the Fenton...Read more

Keywords:

Water treatment; Fenton oxidation; microplastic; nanoplastic; polystyrene

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00759

Conference:

CEST2021

Paper ID:

cest2021_00759