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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Impact of fiber-based super-bridging agents on contaminant removal via settling and screening: microplastics, textile fibers, and turbidity
ClearFiber-based super-bridging agents improve flotation and settling during water treatment
Researchers evaluated fiber-based super-bridging agents as additives to conventional coagulation and flocculation processes in water treatment, finding that these fibers produced flocs 10-100 times larger than conventional treatments, improving flotation and settling efficiency and achieving residual turbidity below 1.5 NTU.
Super-bridging fibrous materials for water treatment
Researchers engineered fiber-based materials that dramatically increase the size of clumped particles (called flocs) during water treatment, reducing the need for chemical additives by up to 60% while also effectively removing emerging contaminants like microplastics and nanoplastics from drinking water.
Demonstrating Scale-Up of a Novel Water Treatment Process using Super-Bridging Agents
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it evaluates cellulose fiber-based super-bridging agents for improving floc separation in wastewater treatment plants, without addressing microplastic removal or contamination.
Removal of Classical and Emerging Contaminants in Water Treatment Using Super-Bridging Fiber-Based Materials
Researchers designed iron-grafted cellulose fibers and tested them for removing both classical contaminants and emerging pollutants including microplastics from wastewater, demonstrating high removal efficiency across a broad range of contaminant types in a single treatment step.
The influence of coagulation process conditions on theefficiency of microplastic removal in water treatment
Researchers investigated how coagulation process conditions — including coagulant type, pH, and microsand addition — affect the removal of polyethylene, PVC, and textile microfibers from river water, municipal wastewater, laundry effluent, and synthetic matrices. Ferric chloride and polyaluminum chloride both achieved substantial removal, with performance varying significantly by water matrix and microplastic type.
Sustainable Removal of Microplastics and Natural Organic Matter from Water by Coagulation–Flocculation with Protein Amyloid Fibrils
Researchers developed a novel water treatment method using protein-based amyloid fibrils as a natural flocculant to remove microplastics and dissolved organic matter from water. The method achieved removal efficiencies above 97% for both microplastic particles and humic acid, outperforming conventional chemical flocculants at the same dosage. The approach offers a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to traditional water treatment chemicals for addressing microplastic contamination.
Fibrous super-bridging agents simultaneously improve contaminants removal and sludge dewatering via a very compact three-in-one process
Researchers developed a compact three-step water treatment process using fibrous bridging agents that simultaneously removes contaminants — including nanoplastics and microplastics — and dewaters sludge more efficiently than conventional methods. This streamlined approach could make clean water treatment more accessible for small towns and underserved communities in developing countries.
Microplastics removal by coagulation: cutting-edge coagulants and coagulation processes
This review examines how coagulation, a water treatment process that clumps particles together for easier removal, can be used to filter microplastics from water. Researchers summarize recent advances in coagulant materials, including novel hybrid formulations, and the factors that influence their effectiveness. The study highlights coagulation as a practical and scalable approach for addressing microplastic contamination in water treatment systems.
From Mineral Salts to Smart Hybrids: Coagulation–Flocculation at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Resources – A Critical Review
A review traced innovations in coagulation-flocculation-sedimentation treatment from simple mineral salts to advanced hybrid nanomaterial additives for water purification. These advances are relevant to improving the efficiency of removing microplastics during conventional water treatment.
Enhancing nano and microplastics destabilization: Synergistic effects of natural mucin and conventional coagulants in water and wastewater treatment
Researchers investigated whether combining jellyfish mucus with conventional water treatment coagulants could improve removal of micro- and nanoplastics from water. The synergistic combination achieved over 90% removal efficiency with settling times under 5 minutes, outperforming either agent alone by leveraging bridging and entrapment mechanisms.
Microplastic removal in coagulation-flocculation: Optimization through chemometric and morphological insights
Researchers optimized the coagulation-flocculation process — a standard water treatment step where chemicals cause particles to clump and settle — for removing three types of microplastics: polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene. Polystyrene was removed most efficiently, and adjusting pH, coagulant type, and dosage significantly improved removal rates, providing practical guidance for upgrading existing water treatment plants to better capture microplastics.
Understanding and Improving Microplastic Removal during Water Treatment: Impact of Coagulation and Flocculation
Researchers systematically tested coagulation and flocculation for removing microplastics from drinking water, finding that removal efficiency depended strongly on plastic particle size and whether particles had been weathered, with smaller pristine particles being the hardest to remove.
Investigating the Potential of Coagulants to Improve Microplastics Removal in Wastewater and Tap Water
Researchers found that adding coagulants (FeCl3 or Al2(SO4)3) to wastewater and tap water improved microplastic removal, with aluminum sulfate achieving 43% and 62% removal efficiencies respectively, though the high concentrations required suggest that combining coagulants with organic polyelectrolytes could improve practicality.
Evaluating theEfficiency of Enhanced Coagulationfor Nanoplastics Removal Using Flow Cytometry
Researchers evaluated the efficiency of enhanced coagulation for removing nanoplastics from water using flow cytometry as a quantification tool, addressing the interconnected challenges of nanoplastic removal and detection in conventional water treatment systems.
Elimination of a Mixture of Microplastics Using Conventional and Detergent-Assisted Coagulation
Researchers tested coagulation as a method to remove microplastics from tap water, evaluating how microplastic type (PE and PVC), water pH, coagulant dose, and microplastic concentration affect removal efficiency, and finding that detergent-assisted coagulation improves performance.
Enhancing microplastic removal from natural water using coagulant aids
Researchers tested different chemical treatments for removing microplastic beads from natural water and found that polyaluminium chloride combined with polyacrylamide achieved over 95% removal across six common plastic types. The treatment worked on particles ranging from 10 to 1,000 micrometers, and natural organic matter in the water actually improved performance. The findings suggest that optimizing standard water treatment processes could be a practical way to reduce microplastic contamination in drinking water sources.
Tailored cellulose-based flocculants for microplastics removal: Mechanistic insights, pH influence, and efficiency optimization
Researchers developed plant-derived (cellulose-based) flocculants that clump microplastics together so they can be more easily removed from water, finding that a low concentration of 0.001 g/mL was optimal and that both electrical charge and water-repelling interactions drive the process depending on the type of plastic.
Recent innovations in microplastics and nanoplastics removal by coagulation technique: Implementations, knowledge gaps and prospects
This review evaluates coagulation, a water treatment technique that uses chemicals to clump particles together for easier removal, as a method for eliminating microplastics and nanoplastics from water. Researchers found that coagulation can effectively remove these plastic particles, especially when combined with other treatment steps, but performance varies based on plastic size, shape, and water chemistry. The study identifies key knowledge gaps and recommends further research to optimize coagulation for real-world microplastic removal.
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.
Efficiency of Coagulation/Flocculation for the Removal of Complex Mixture of Textile Fibers from Water
Researchers tested coagulation and flocculation for removing a mixture of synthetic and natural textile fibers from water, finding that the presence of natural fibers significantly affected removal efficiency compared to single-fiber studies, which has practical implications for wastewater treatment.
Sustainable coagulative removal of microplastic from aquatic systems: recent progress and outlook
This review examines how natural coagulants from plants, animals, and microbes can be used to remove microplastics from water as a greener alternative to conventional chemical treatments. These bio-based coagulants, especially when combined with nanotechnology, show promising removal rates while avoiding the toxic residues left by traditional chemical approaches.
The Effects of Microplastics on Floc Formation, Nutrient Removal and Settleability in Wastewater Treatment
Researchers investigated how microplastics affect floc formation, nutrient removal, and settleability in wastewater treatment systems, examining the mechanisms by which these ubiquitous anthropogenic pollutants entering via packaging, cosmetics, and other production sectors disrupt activated sludge processes.
Microplastics removal through water treatment plants: Its feasibility, efficiency, future prospects and enhancement by proper waste management
Researchers reviewed over 80 studies on water treatment plant performance and found microplastic removal ranges widely — from 16% in basic primary treatment up to near 100% with advanced membrane systems — but a major flaw is that removed microplastics concentrate in sludge, which can re-enter the environment. The review recommends optimizing coagulants and sludge treatment to prevent microplastics from simply being relocated rather than eliminated.
Natural-based coagulants/flocculants for microplastics and nanoplastics removal via coagulation–flocculation: a systematic review
This systematic review evaluates how natural plant-based materials can be used to remove microplastics and nanoplastics from water through coagulation and flocculation processes. The findings show that these sustainable, nature-derived alternatives can effectively capture plastic particles during water treatment, offering a greener approach to reducing microplastic contamination in our drinking water.