Adsorption properties and mechanism of Cu(Ⅱ) on virgin and aged microplastics in the aquatic environment
Chun Hu,
Yaodong Xiao,
Qingrong Jiang
et al.
Abstract:Microplastics (MPs) bind to heavy metals in the aquatic environment and move into groups as carriers. They are prone to aging due to UV irradiation, which affects their adsorbability and mechanisms. The physicochemical properties Polyamide ( PA ) and polylactic acid ( PLA ) MPs were characterized. The impact and mechanism of UV aging on the adsorption of typical Cu(II) contaminants by MPs were investigated. The findings demonstrated that UV aging increased the specific surface area (SBET) and amount of oxygen-… Show more
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