Naslov
Adsorption of priority pollutants on microplastics in water – effects of aging and morphological characteristics

Autori
Tonković Stefani, Papac Josipa, Kovačić Marin, Lončarić-Božić Ana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, prošireni sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
11th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA11) - Book of Abstracts / - Torino, 2022, 471-472

Skup
11th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA11)

Mjesto i datum
Torino, Italija, 08.06.2022. - 10.06.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Recenziran

Ključne riječi
Microplastics, aging, priority pollutants

Sažetak
Increasing pollution from microplastics (MPs), i.e. polymer particles smaller than 5 mm, is one of the most recent environmental concerns worldwide. A study has shown that approximately 0.4 particles of microplastics per 1 L can be detected in the environment [1]. Degradation due to weathering and aging of microplastic is inevitable despite anti-UV and anti-hydrolysis additives which lead to change in micro- and macro-scale properties [2]. Also MP may interact with the co-pollutants present in water through sorption meaning it may serve as a vector for accumulated chemicals, altering their environmental behaviour and overall toxicity. The aim of this work is to determine possible change in polypropylene (PP) structure caused by UV-aging as well as establish correlation between structural changes and adsorption of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs).

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemijsko inženjerstvo

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