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Adsorption of Freshwater Dissolved Organic Matter to Clay and Polyethylene Particles
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This University of Minnesota thesis investigated the adsorption of freshwater dissolved organic matter to clay and polyethylene particles, with implications for understanding how plastics acquire surface coatings in aquatic environments. The research characterized adsorption kinetics and equilibria to inform understanding of microplastic-organic matter interactions.
University of Minnesota M.S. thesis. August 2019. Major: Chemistry. Advisor: Elizabeth Austin-Minor. 1 computer file (PDF); viii, 129 pages.
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