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Application of a Laboratory Ferrate Generator for Microplastic Removal from Aquatic Environments
Original title: Применение лабораторного генератора ферратов для удаления микропластика из водных сред
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Researchers developed a modular laboratory ferrate (Fe(VI)) generator for electrochemical synthesis in situ and evaluated its effectiveness in removing microplastics from aquatic environments, achieving 78% current efficiency at optimal operating conditions.
В статье рассмотрено применение лабораторного генератора ферратов (Fe(VI)) для решения экологических проблем, связанных с загрязнением водных сред микропластиком — продуктом деградации полимерных композитов и отходов. Разработанная модульная установка обеспечивает электрохимический синтез Fe(VI) in situ с выходом по току 78% при оптимальных параметрах (плотность тока 10 мА/см², pH 12, T=25°C). Эксперименты продемонстрировали эффективность удаления микропластика (полиэтилен, 100 мкм) на уровне 75%, а также антибиотиков и красителей (86–96%). Технология способствует рециклингу полимерных отходов за счет их окислительной деградации до нетоксичных продуктов, минимизируя риски для экосистем. Использованы доступные методы анализа (спектрофотометрия, турбидиметрия). Перспективы — интеграция с IoT для мониторинга и возобновляемой энергией.
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