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Study of Methods for Removal of Microplastics Composed of Bisphenol A in Wastewater Treatment Plants
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Researchers evaluated methods for removing bisphenol A-based microplastics from wastewater treatment plants, finding that current treatment systems are not fully effective at capturing these small plastic particles before they are discharged into waterways.
Microplastic particles are generally considered to be plastic particles of less than 5 mm in diameter, usually found in hygiene and skin care products such as exfoliating soaps, skincare products, and toothpaste or formed by the reduction of plastic waste, such as...
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