Navigating the Microplastic Challenge: Unraveling the Dynamics in Anaerobic Digestion and Treatment Processes of Sewage Sludge

Swati Gupta; Sankar Ganesh Palani

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-85685-3_5

0

Article ? AI-assigned paper type based on the abstract. Classification may not be perfect — flag errors using the feedback button. Tier 2 ? Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence. Gut & Microbiome Remediation Sign in to save

Navigating the Microplastic Challenge: Unraveling the Dynamics in Anaerobic Digestion and Treatment Processes of Sewage Sludge

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation/Advances in science, technology & innovation 2025

Swati Gupta, Sankar Ganesh Palani

Summary

Researchers analyzed the behavior of microplastics within anaerobic digestion processes used to treat sewage sludge, examining how particles affect microbial activity, biogas yield, and digestate quality, and what treatment modifications can improve removal. Because sewage sludge is widely applied to agricultural land as fertilizer, microplastics surviving digestion become a direct vector for soil contamination and crop uptake.

Microplastic (MP) pollutants, defined as polymers smaller than 5 mm, are increasingly recognized as a widespread environmental concern. While their impacts are becoming clearer, the full extent of their consequences remains uncertain. MPs vary significantly in...

Read via DOI

Share this paper

Post Share Share Pin Email