0
Article ? AI-assigned paper type based on the abstract. Classification may not be perfect — flag errors using the feedback button. Tier 2 ? Original research — experimental, observational, or case-control study. Direct primary evidence. Remediation Sign in to save

Electrochemical removal of PET and PE microplastics for wastewater treatment

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology 2023 30 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Laura Mais, Nicola Melis, Annalisa Vacca, Michele Mascia

Summary

Researchers proposed an electrochemical method for degrading polyethylene and PET microplastics in wastewater using electrogenerated active chlorine species. The study developed a shrinking core-based kinetic model to assess the degradation process, offering a potential new approach for removing microplastics during wastewater treatment.

Polymers
Study Type Environmental

The electrochemical oxidation of PE and PET microplastics with active chlorine species (ACS) electrogenerated is proposed. The degradation is assessed using a shrinking core-based kinetic model.

Share this paper