We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Sorption of SARS-CoV-2 Virus Particles to the Surface of Microplastics Released during Washing Processes
Summary
This study found that SARS-CoV-2 virus particles can attach to microfibers shed from washing synthetic textiles, raising the possibility that plastic microfibers in wastewater could carry viral particles. The findings highlight an understudied intersection between microplastic pollution and pathogen transmission in sewage systems.
The research aims at washing processes as possible sources of microplastics, specifical microfibers in wastewater, and the behavior of the virus particles SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater after the washing process as well as their ability to sorb to the surface of microfibers, released from washing processes. The conclusions of the research point to the ability of the virus to attach to possible solid impurities such as textile fibers (microfibers) occurring in the sewer and to the ability of wash water to influence their possible occurrence in the sewer. The highest efficiency (more than 99%) of removal virus particles was after washing process, using liquid washing powder, and washing soda. These findings may gradually contribute to a better understanding of the behavior of the virus particles in the sewer.