MICROPLASTICSMicroplastics (MPs), as an emerging pollutant, have attracted widespread attention from scholars both domestically and internationally due to their potential harm to the ecosystems. At present, the presences of MPs have been widely detected i...
Biomass-to-biofuel conversion represents a critical component of the global transition to renewable energy. One of the most accessible types of biomass is sewage sludge (SS). This by-product from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) contains microplastics (MPs) originating from household, industrial an...
Microalgae have effective biological systems that convert solar energy into organic compounds (organic matter), and have the ability to remove micropollutants through bioadsorption, bioaccumulation, biodegradation, photodegradation, and cometabolism [84]. From studies in countries such as Australia, ...
These reactions are commonly used in water and wastewater treatment to remove pollutants and contaminants from various organic compounds. Iron tungstate is a catalyst that can enhance the efficiency of ozonation reactions. When FeWO4 is used as a catalyst in ozonation reactions, it aids the ...
Due to its toxicity, widespread use, relatively high stability in water and soil, determining safe and efficient methods of its removal is crucial. The main aim of this review was to showcase the recent progress of atrazine degradation methods, along with their main advantages, disadvantages, ...
On the other hand, bioethanol may contain water at different levels depending on the particular sample. This may induce interference, thus leading to inaccurate results. By using the new device it has been possible to remove these interferences. In an earlier paper (2), your group used the...
The rising occurrence of emerging contaminants in sludges both inhibits the anaerobic digestion of sludges and induces health issues when sludges are recycled in agriculture, calling for methods to remove contaminants. Here we review emerging pollutants in wastewater treatment plants, before and after ana...
Table 1 Details of the microplastics used in the current study Full size table Sample matrix In order to test different treatment methods with real wastewater and sludge, samples were collected from Kenkäveronniemi WWTP (Mikkeli, Finland) and used as test media. Influent water was collected af...
microplastics; extraction methods; complex environmental matrices; emerging contaminants 1. Introduction With science and innovation present in the DNA of plastic, the plastic industry has become intrinsic to the global economy. Accompanying its unparalleled features, such as its low-cost production and ...
Bring the beans just to a boil. Stir, cover with a lid, and remove from the heat. Let the beans sit in the hot water until the water has cooled to room temperature, about 30-45 minutes. Drain the beans and repeat the process for an additional soak (starting with step 2) or follow...