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Sorptive Properties of Microplastics Extracted from Cosmetics
Summary
Microbeads from cosmetic products were found to have significant sorptive capacity for environmental pollutants, meaning they can accumulate and transport harmful chemicals after being flushed into wastewater systems and escaping treatment. This dual role as both a pollutant and a chemical carrier makes cosmetic microplastics a disproportionate environmental threat relative to their small size.
Microplastics from cosmetics, also known as “microbeads,” have been classified as a contaminant of emerging concern and are a global threat to aquatic ecosystems. After usage, these microplastics are flushed into the wastewater system, likely evade...