We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Membrane Fouling Mechanisms in the Presence of Microplastics and Organic Matter: The Unexpected Mitigating Role of Ca2+
No summary available — this paper's abstract is not included in the open metadata provided by the publisher. Learn why →
More Papers Like This
Microplastic Release Rates from Fouling Control Coatings: The Influence of Coating Composition
AI summary Read the abstract
Boat paints designed to prevent algae and barnacle buildup can shed tiny plastic particles into the water, and this study found that the paint's ingredients, especially a natural resin called rosin, make a big difference in how much plastic breaks off. Some higher-end coatings released almost no microplastics, showing that better formulas can significantly cut pollution without sacrificing performance. While this study focused on environmental release rather than direct human health effects, it matters because microplastics in waterways can work their way into the seafood and water we consume.
Possibilities of removing microplastics from the aquatic environment using membrane processes
AI summary Read the abstract
Tiny plastic particles are showing up in our drinking water, and this review paper looks at how well water treatment plants can filter them out. The good news: special membrane filtering systems (especially ones that combine filtering with bacteria that break down waste) can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from wastewater, though scientists still need to solve some practical challenges before these systems can be widely used everywhere. This matters because reducing microplastics in our water supply could help limit our exposure to these particles, whose long-term health effects are still being studied.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.