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Membrane Fouling by Nano/Micro Plastics: Challenges and Potential Mitigation Strategies
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This is a conference abstract on membrane fouling caused by nano- and microplastics in water treatment systems, presented at the 2021 International Symposium on Plastic Pollution. It examines challenges and potential mitigation strategies for maintaining membrane performance.
This book presents the abstracts of the papers presented to the International Symposium on Plastic Pollution held on 28th and 29th October 2021 with the theme of Removal, Analysis, and Risk Assessment of Microplastics. The symposium was organized by the University of Seoul & Hanyang University, South Korea with the support of the Ministry of Environment & KEITI, South Korea. Symposium Title: 1st International Symposium on Plastic PollutionTheme: Removal, Analysis, and Risk Assessment of MicroplasticsSymposium Date: 28–29 October 2021Symposium Location: Online & Offline (Maison Glad Jeju Island, South Korea)Symposium Organizer: Post Plastic, a specialized program of the Graduate School, University of Seoul, South KoreaCo-organizer: Hanyang University, South KoreaSymposium Sponsors: Ministry of Environment & KEITI, South Korea
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