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Polymeric Membranes for Micronanoplastic Sampling and Removal from Water Effluents
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This brief communication reviews how polymeric membranes can be used both to sample microplastics from water and to physically remove them from wastewater effluents. Membrane filtration is one of the more promising technologies for microplastic removal at water treatment facilities.
Polymer Science: Peer Review Journal Polymeric Membranes for Micronanoplastic Sampling and Removal from Water Effluents Junkal Landaburu-Aguirre* and Serena Molina IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain *Corresponding author:Junkal Landaburu-Aguirre, IMDEA Water Institute, Avenida Punto Com, 2, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain Submission: November 17, 2022;Published: December 06, 2022 DOI: 10.31031/PSPRJ.2022.04.000591 ISSN: 2770-6613 Volume4 Issue4
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