Microplastics in marine environment: a review on sources, classification, and potential remediation by membrane technology

Malankowska, Magdalena; Echaide‐Górriz, Carlos; Coronas, Joaquı́n

doi:10.1039/d0ew00802h

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“…In recent studies, WWTPs have performed efficiently to eradicate the issue of MPs. However, some authors have suggested novel methodologies to enhance the removal efficiency of MPs, such as primary treatment of the inlet effluent, which includes settling and skimming processes, whereas 95% of MPs are removed by the tertiary method ( Hu et al, 2019 , Malankowska et al, 2021 ).…”

Section: Remediation Of Microplastic Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microplastics waste in environment: A perspective on recycling issues from PPE kits and face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chen

Lee

Huyen

et al. 2022

Environmental Technology & Innovation

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the extensive use of face masks and protective personal equipment (PPE) kits has led to increasing degree of microplastic pollution (MP) because they are typically discarded into the seas, rivers, streets, and other parts of the environment. Currently, microplastic (MP) pollution has a negative impact on the environment because of high-level fragmentation. Typically, MP pollution can be detected by various techniques, such as microscopic analysis, density separation, and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry. However, there are limited studies on disposable face masks and PPE kits. A wide range of marine species ingest MPs in the form of fibers and fragments, which directly affect the environment and human health; thus, more research and development are needed on the effect of MP pollution on human health. This article provides a perspective on the origin and distribution of MP pollution in waterbodies (e.g., rivers, ponds, lakes, and seas) and wastewater treatment plants, and reviews the possible remediation of MP pollution related to the excessive disposal of face masks and PPE kits to aquatic environments.

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Section: Remediation Of Microplastic Pollutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microplastics waste in environment: A perspective on recycling issues from PPE kits and face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chen

Lee

Huyen

et al. 2022

Environmental Technology & Innovation

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“…Therefore, improvements are still needed to also remove these compounds from the water. Malankowska et al suggested that NF might be an efficient method for this purpose [85]. To the best of our knowledge, no research studies are available yet regarding the effectiveness of NF for this purpose, but it is expected to be evaluated in due time.…”

Section: Micro-and Nanoplastics Removalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances and Applications of Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration Membranes: A Review

Sewerin¹,

Elshof²,

Matencio

et al. 2021

Membranes

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Hollow fiber nanofiltration (NF) membranes have gained increased attention in recent years, partly driven by the availability of alternatives to polyamide-based dense separation layers. Moreover, the global market for NF has been growing steadily in recent years and is expected to grow even faster. Compared to the traditional spiral-wound configuration, the hollow fiber geometry provides advantages such as low fouling tendencies and effective hydraulic cleaning possibilities. The alternatives to polyamide layers are typically chemically more stable and thus allow operation and cleaning at more extreme conditions. Therefore, these new NF membranes are of interest for use in a variety of applications. In this review, we provide an overview of the applications and emerging opportunities for these membranes. Next to municipal wastewater and drinking water processes, we have put special focus on industrial applications where hollow fiber NF membranes are employed under more strenuous conditions or used to recover specific resources or solutes.

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“…The different approaches also depend on the sources, site and point of collection of the samples. An illustration of this regarding ocean as an example was recently reported by Malankowska et al [54] to indicate the different steps of sample processing depending on the section of ocean as described in Figure 3. Several methods have been developed to remove microplastics from water.…”

Section: Quantification and Removal Of Microplastic In Watermentioning

confidence: 73%

“…It is cost effective with maximum removal and recovery capacity. The process is effective due to the fact that membrane technology has the potential to replace energy-intensive conventional technologies as a result of their simplicity, low energy consumption, good stability and operational flexibility [54]. Apart from this, it has the advantage of being able to handle or process large amount of water samples with excellent facile control that can be scaled-up which gives better application advantage over other known methods for industrial scale application.…”

Section: Removal Of Microplastic From Water By Membrane Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Potential Role of Membrane Technology in the Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater

Adewuyi

Campbell

Adeyemi

2021

AMST

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The presence of microplastics in water is a serious environmental problem. Although several approaches have been employed to tackle the problem, the use of membrane technology in addressing this problem remains encouraging but with limitation such as fouling and chemical instability which can be circumvented. This review identifies the presence of microplastics in water and the role of membrane technology in tackling the removal of microplastics in water. The study revealed the presence of microplastics in different water sources as well as the negative impact of microplastics on aquatic animals. Unfortunately, lack of proper management of plastic wastes has led to an increase in the presence of microplastics in the environment. Despite the profound performance by membrane technology towards the removal of microplastics in water, there is need to further improve on the limitations exhibited by this technology. However, there is no doubt that membrane technology remains an outstanding technology for the removal microplastics in water.

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Microplastics in marine environment: a review on sources, classification, and potential remediation by membrane technology

Abstract: Presence of microplastics in marine environment has been a pollution problem for years but only recently people have become aware of it, similarly as happened in the las few decades...

Cited by 86 publications

References 99 publications

Microplastics waste in environment: A perspective on recycling issues from PPE kits and face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Microplastics waste in environment: A perspective on recycling issues from PPE kits and face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Advances and Applications of Hollow Fiber Nanofiltration Membranes: A Review

The Potential Role of Membrane Technology in the Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater

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