Authors :
Yogita Babar; Ankita Kamane; Sonali Suryawanshi
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/yn9sr972
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/4j84d7m3
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR2024
Abstract :
The present research covers different
analytical methods utilized for the diagnosis and
characterization of microplastics (MPs) in water and
wastewater, such as particle size distribution analysis,
and focuses on the sources and forms of MPs in receiving
environments.
First, we look at the most recent collection
techniques, which include a variety of spectroscopic,
chromatographic, and microscopic approaches used to
identify and measure microplastics in water samples. We
then investigate separation techniques designed to
separate microplastics from diverse environmental
matrices. This involves applying existing methods of
separation based on density, such as centrifugation,
flotation, and sedimentation, as well as more recent ones,
like the use of microfluidic devices and materials for
selective adsorption. Lastly, we look into removal
methods aimed to reduce the buildup of microplastics in
aquatic environments. These include enzymatic
breakdown, coagulation/flocculation, and filtering,
among other physical, chemical, and biological
techniques.
Keywords :
Microplastics Removal, Plastic Particles, Freshwater Ecosystem, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Activated Sludge.
The present research covers different
analytical methods utilized for the diagnosis and
characterization of microplastics (MPs) in water and
wastewater, such as particle size distribution analysis,
and focuses on the sources and forms of MPs in receiving
environments.
First, we look at the most recent collection
techniques, which include a variety of spectroscopic,
chromatographic, and microscopic approaches used to
identify and measure microplastics in water samples. We
then investigate separation techniques designed to
separate microplastics from diverse environmental
matrices. This involves applying existing methods of
separation based on density, such as centrifugation,
flotation, and sedimentation, as well as more recent ones,
like the use of microfluidic devices and materials for
selective adsorption. Lastly, we look into removal
methods aimed to reduce the buildup of microplastics in
aquatic environments. These include enzymatic
breakdown, coagulation/flocculation, and filtering,
among other physical, chemical, and biological
techniques.
Keywords :
Microplastics Removal, Plastic Particles, Freshwater Ecosystem, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Activated Sludge.
