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ClearTitle Perniciousness of microplastics in the ocean and electrocoagulation in microplastic removal in effluent treatment process
This study reviewed the environmental harms of microplastics in the ocean and assessed electrocoagulation as a removal technology for wastewater treatment. Electrocoagulation showed promise as an effective and scalable method for removing microplastics from wastewater before ocean discharge.
Coagulation technologies for separation of microplastics in water: current status
This review examines how coagulation water treatment technologies can remove microplastics from water. Conventional coagulation achieves 8-98% removal efficiency while electrocoagulation achieves 8-99%, depending on conditions, offering a potentially effective approach for reducing microplastics in drinking water and wastewater.
Examining Current and Future Applications of Electrocoagulation in Wastewater Treatment
This review provides a comprehensive look at electrocoagulation, an electricity-based water treatment technique that can remove a wide range of pollutants including microplastics from wastewater. The analysis covers decades of research showing the method is effective, relatively low-cost, and environmentally friendly compared to chemical treatments. The authors identify microplastic removal as one of the promising newer applications of this technology.
Removal of microplastics from wastewater through electrocoagulation-electroflotation and membrane filtration processes
Researchers investigated electrocoagulation-electroflotation and membrane filtration for removing microplastics from wastewater, finding that combining these processes effectively recovers microplastic particles from treatment plant effluent.
Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater by Methods of Electrocoagulation and Adsorption
This review examines electrocoagulation and adsorption methods for removing microplastics from wastewater, comparing them against conventional physical, chemical, and biological approaches in terms of removal efficiency, cost, and practical scalability.
A Comprehensive Review of the Developments in Electrocoagulation for the Removal of Contaminants from Wastewater
This comprehensive review covers electrocoagulation, an emerging water treatment technology that uses electrical current to remove pollutants including microplastics from wastewater. The method offers advantages like smaller equipment size, simpler operation, and lower chemical use compared to traditional approaches. As concerns about microplastics in water grow, electrocoagulation represents a promising tool for cleaner water treatment.
Assessment of Electrocoagulation Process Efficiency in the Removal of PVC Microplastics from Synthetic Seawater
Researchers investigated and optimized electrocoagulation as a method for removing PVC microplastics from marine environments, evaluating its efficiency compared to other treatment approaches and identifying suitable operating parameters.
Reduction of Microplastic in Wastewater Via Electrocoagulation Process
This review examines how electrocoagulation, a water treatment process that uses electrical current to clump contaminants together, can remove microplastics from wastewater. Researchers found that the technique can achieve high removal rates for various types and sizes of microplastic particles. The study highlights electrocoagulation as a promising and relatively simple addition to conventional wastewater treatment for addressing microplastic pollution.
Electrocoagulation as a Possible Treatment for Wastewater Contaminated with Microplastics - A Review
This review examined electrocoagulation and hybrid membrane technologies as innovative approaches for removing microplastics from wastewater, noting that MPs are omnipresent pollutants capable of biomagnification. The review covered the effectiveness of electrochemical processes, advanced oxidation, and membrane filtration systems including their combination for enhanced microplastic removal.
A comprehensive review of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants
This review surveys microplastic removal technologies used in wastewater treatment plants, comparing membrane bioreactors, electrocoagulation, coagulation-sedimentation, and biodegradation approaches. Understanding removal efficiency at treatment plants is critical because they are a primary pathway by which microplastics — and the toxic chemicals they carry — reach rivers, coastal waters, and ultimately drinking water supplies.
Analysis of the presence of surfactante in the removal of microplastics by electrocoagulation
This study examined how the presence of surfactants in wastewater affects the removal of microplastics by electrocoagulation treatment. Understanding how co-pollutants interact is crucial for designing more effective wastewater treatment systems.
Electrocoagulation in Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal and Pollutant Removal
This comprehensive review evaluates electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment method for removing heavy metals and other pollutants, including microplastics. Researchers found that electrocoagulation is a versatile and effective technique compared to conventional methods like membrane filtration or chemical coagulation. The study highlights its advantages in terms of environmental compatibility and cost-effectiveness, while noting that optimization of operating parameters is still needed for different wastewater types.
Micro- and nanoplastics removal mechanisms in wastewater treatment plants: A review
This review examines how conventional wastewater treatment plants remove micro- and nanoplastics, and evaluates advanced technologies like membrane filtration and electrocoagulation that could improve removal rates. While existing treatment plants can capture most microplastics, they still release significant quantities into waterways through their enormous discharge volumes. The study highlights that biological treatment steps may also transform microplastics in potentially harmful ways that need further investigation.
Chemical methods to remove microplastics from wastewater: A review
This review examines three chemical approaches for removing microplastics from wastewater: coagulation (clumping particles together), electrocoagulation (using electrical current), and advanced oxidation (breaking plastics down chemically). Each method has strengths and weaknesses in terms of cost, effectiveness, and potential byproducts. The research is important because wastewater treatment plants are a major pathway through which microplastics reach rivers, lakes, and ultimately human drinking water sources.
Removal and toxic forecast of microplastics treated by electrocoagulation: Influence of dissolved organic matter
Electrocoagulation was evaluated for removing microplastics from water, with researchers investigating how co-pollutants and water chemistry affect removal efficiency and identifying the degradation products and toxicity of residual MPs post-treatment. The method showed high removal rates under optimized conditions but generated some toxic byproducts that require further management.
Enhancing Microplastics Removal from Wastewater Using Electro-Coagulation and Granule-Activated Carbon with Thermal Regeneration
Combining electrocoagulation with granular activated carbon treatment significantly improved microplastic removal from wastewater compared to standard treatment, achieving removal efficiencies above 95% and offering a feasible enhancement for sewage treatment plants.
Degradation of microplastics by electrocoagulation technology: Combination oxidation and flocculation effects
Researchers evaluated electrocoagulation technology for removing four common types of microplastics from water and discovered that the process works through both oxidation and flocculation mechanisms. Flocculation accounted for the majority of removal (69-77%), while electrochemical oxidation via hydroxyl radicals contributed an additional 8-21% depending on the plastic type. The study found that PVC and polypropylene were removed most effectively due to their hydrophilic properties, and a neutral pH of 7 provided the best balance between the two removal mechanisms.
Microplastics in aquatic systems: An in-depth review of current and potential water treatment processes
This review provides a detailed examination of microplastic contamination in aquatic systems and evaluates current and emerging water treatment technologies for their removal. Researchers assessed methods ranging from conventional coagulation and filtration to advanced techniques like membrane bioreactors and electrochemical processes. The study concludes that while no single technology fully eliminates microplastics, combining multiple treatment approaches offers the most promising path forward.
Treatment technologies for the removal of micro plastics from aqueous medium
Researchers reviewed treatment technologies for removing microplastics from water, finding that while multiple methods including filtration, membrane processes, and coagulation show promise, their effectiveness depends on microplastic size, type, and concentration.
Evaluation of Using Sequential Electrocoagulation and Chemical Coagulation for Urea Removal from Synthetic and Domestic Wastewater
Not relevant to microplastics — this study evaluates electrocoagulation and chemical coagulation techniques for removing urea from wastewater to prevent eutrophication, with no focus on plastic pollution.
Removal of Microbeads from Wastewater Using Electrocoagulation
Researchers tested electrocoagulation as a method for removing microbeads from wastewater, finding it effectively reduced microbead concentrations and offering it as a promising complement to conventional wastewater treatment technologies.
Pruža li elektrokoagulacija učinkovito rješenje za uklanjanje mikroplastike iz sintetičke morske vode?
This study tested whether electrocoagulation — an electrochemical water treatment process — can effectively remove microplastics from synthetic seawater, finding it a promising technique for reducing plastic particle concentrations in marine-influenced water systems. The findings are relevant for developing practical wastewater treatment solutions to limit microplastic discharge into the ocean.
Electrocoagulation for Remediation of Microplastics
This chapter provides a technical analysis of electrocoagulation (EC) as a method for microplastic remediation, covering the underlying mechanisms, electrochemical reactions, and key operational parameters such as current density, pH, and electrolyte concentration. The authors review both the environmental benefits and practical trade-offs of EC relative to other removal technologies.
Enhancement of Water Quality Parameters with Microplastics via Electrocoagulation
Researchers investigated the use of electrocoagulation to enhance water quality parameters and remove microplastics from water, comparing primary and secondary microplastic types. They found that electrocoagulation effectively reduced microplastic concentrations alongside other water quality parameters, demonstrating its potential as an integrated treatment technology for microplastic-contaminated water.