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PVA-GO Membrane for the Treatment of Microplastics in Wastewater
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Researchers developed a polyvinyl alcohol-graphene oxide composite membrane for microplastic removal in wastewater treatment, investigating how this membrane-based approach addresses the limitations of conventional systems in capturing the small plastic particles that pass through standard treatment processes.
Microplastics are pervasive environmental pollutants, posing threats to both ecosystems and human health. This study investigates the presence and fate of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) as potential contributors to environmental contamination....
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