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Removal of Microplastic from Wastewater Treatment Plants

2024 5 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Babatunde Oluwafemi Adetuyi, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Peace Abiodun Olajide, Olubanke Olujoke Ogunlana, John Tsado Mathew, Abel Inobeme, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, Falana Yetunde Olaitan, Falana Yetunde Olaitan, Olalekan Akinbo, Olalekan Akinbo, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Eniola K.I.T., Eniola K.I.T., Mohammed Bello Yerima

Summary

This review evaluated stage-by-stage microplastic removal efficiencies across wastewater treatment plant unit processes — including screening, sedimentation, biological treatment, and tertiary filtration — and assessed emerging innovations such as membrane bioreactors and advanced oxidation to improve removal rates beyond current averages of 70–99%. Because treated wastewater effluent is a primary pathway for microplastics to reach rivers and drinking water sources, optimizing removal at these facilities is one of the highest-leverage interventions available for protecting human health.

Study Type Environmental

Since water treatment facilities provide a workable alternative for expelling microplastics from the surroundings, this review examines the overall and stage-by-stage effectiveness of different water treatment techniques in expelling microplastics and the innovations...

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