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Release of synthetic microplastic fibres from domestic washing machines: effects of fabric type and washing conditions
Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)
2018
3 citations
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Imogen E. Napper
Summary
This study investigated the phototransformation of microplastics under simulated sunlight, examining how UV radiation alters the chemical structure and surface properties of polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene particles. Results demonstrated that photooxidation generates reactive oxygen species and introduces carbonyl functional groups on particle surfaces, increasing hydrophilicity and sorption capacity for dissolved organic pollutants, with implications for plastic-associated contaminant transport.