Avaliation of the existence of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: characterisation of microplastics and green approaches for their removal

Summary

This master's thesis in chemical engineering assessed the presence of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), characterizing microplastic types found in influents and effluents and evaluating green approaches for their removal. The research reviewed sampling methods, analytical techniques, and emerging treatment technologies for microplastic reduction. The findings contribute to understanding the role of WWTPs as both barriers and potential sources of microplastic discharge to aquatic environments.