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Efficient extraction of polystyrene nanoplastics from water using an ionic liquid

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology 2025 1 citation ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Ashish Srivastava, Sudhir Ravula, Jason E. Bara, Milad Rabbani Esfahani

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Researchers developed an ionic liquid-based extraction method for efficiently removing polystyrene nanoplastics from water samples. The technique achieved high recovery rates and demonstrated effectiveness for capturing particles at environmentally relevant concentrations. The study offers a promising analytical and remediation tool for addressing nanoplastic contamination in aquatic environments.

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Nanoplastics (NPs) are garnering attention as an emerging type of plastic pollutant capable of causing detrimental effects on terrestrial, marine, and human health.

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