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Innovative Strategies for Microplastic Mitigation in Wastewater
Summary
This book chapter proposes the use of biochar-based composite materials as innovative filter media for removing microplastics from wastewater, describing the adsorption mechanisms by which biochar captures plastic particles and the potential to integrate this approach into existing treatment infrastructure.
This chapter presents an innovative strategy to address the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution in wastewater systems. It focuses on utilizing biochar-based composites for the efficient removal of microplastics. Biochar, derived from biomass pyrolysis, possesses a high surface area and adsorption capacity, rendering it well-suited for wastewater treatment. The chapter commences with an overview of the microplastic problem, emphasizing its environmental ramifications and the limitations of conventional wastewater treatment techniques. It subsequently examines the properties of biochar that render it effective for microplastic adsorption, such as its porous structure and chemical composition. This chapter emphasizes the urgent need for proactive steps to combat microplastic contamination by looking at the causes and consequences of microplastics in wastewater and assessing the efficacy of both conventional and innovative treatment approaches. To mitigate microplastic contamination in wastewater and promote sustainable water management practices while protecting the environment and public health, it closes by underlining the substantial potential of biochar-based composites.