The Effects of the Interactions between Microplastic Fibers (Acrylic and Polyester), Microbial Communities, and Triclosan in Freshwater Streams

Masooma Sultan; Astha Chokshi

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The Effects of the Interactions between Microplastic Fibers (Acrylic and Polyester), Microbial Communities, and Triclosan in Freshwater Streams

Loyola eCommons (Loyola University of Chicago) 2020

Masooma Sultan, Astha Chokshi

Summary

This study examined how microplastic acrylic and polyester fibers interact with freshwater microbial communities and the antimicrobial triclosan. Researchers found that microplastic surfaces served as substrates for bacterial colonization and mediated triclosan exposure to these communities.

Study Type Environmental

The effects of adsorbed POPs and bacterial communities colonizing microplastic surfaces were studied. Triclosan, a common anti-microbial compound which serves as an organic pollutant in the environment was investigated in relation with fibers made in the lab (acrylic and polyester) as a follow-up to a recent experiment done in this lab. This studied the particular interaction between triclosan, the microplastic fibers, and microbial communities to come to a conclusion of what led to a decrease in triclosan. Also including if the adsorption of POPs to microplastic with microbial communities has particular effects that may lead to a decrease in triclosan.

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