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ClearRemoval of textile microplastic fibers from water by photo-Fenton oxidation
A photo-Fenton oxidation process was tested for removing textile-derived microplastic fibers from water, achieving high removal rates under optimized conditions. The study offers a viable advanced treatment option for the challenging problem of fiber microplastics shed from laundry.
Optimal concentration and efficiency of the photo fenton system for the treatment of a synthetic textile effluent
This paper is not about microplastics; it evaluates Photo Fenton oxidation as a treatment process for synthetic textile wastewater effluents.
Elimination of Microplastics from Textile Industry Wastewater Using Various Treatment Technologies
This review discusses various treatment technologies for removing microplastics from textile industry wastewater, including biotechnological strategies, photodegradation, thermal-oxidative degradation, and Fenton-like systems. The study highlights that synthetic fibers from the textile industry are a major source of microplastic pollution and examines the effectiveness of different approaches for addressing this growing environmental challenge.
Promoting degradation of polyamide-microplastic fibers using hydroxy radical
Researchers found that hydroxyl radicals generated in water can degrade polyamide microplastic fibers shed from synthetic textiles. This approach offers a potential chemical treatment pathway for removing synthetic fiber microplastics from laundry wastewater before they reach waterways.
Photo-fenton oxidation of microplastics: Impact of polymer nature
Researchers tested photo-Fenton oxidation as a treatment method for microplastics, comparing degradation efficiency across different polymer types. The study found that polymer chemistry significantly influences how quickly microplastics break down under this oxidative treatment.
Remediation technology of microfibers from washing machine effuents
Researchers developed a treatment method combining Fenton oxidation and electro-sorption to remove polyester microfibers from washing machine wastewater. Washing synthetic clothing is a major source of microplastic fiber pollution, and effective wastewater treatment at the machine level could significantly reduce this pathway into aquatic environments.
Photo-Fenton treatment of emerging pollutants in municipal wastewater using nanocatalysts: A sustainable approach
This study evaluated photo-Fenton oxidation using nanocatalysts as a sustainable treatment for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, personal care products, and microplastics in municipal wastewater. The nanocatalyst-driven process achieved higher removal efficiencies for emerging pollutants than conventional treatment, offering a promising upgrade for wastewater plants struggling with micropollutant removal.
Separation and Identification of Microfibers in the Wastewater of Textile Finishing Process
Researchers collected wastewater samples from textile finishing machinery in February and March 2022, pretreated them with hydrogen peroxide, and used light microscopy, micro-FTIR, and EDX/SEM to identify and characterize microfibers present. They found acrylic and cotton microfibers at concentrations of 0.058 g/L and 0.251 g/L across the two sampling periods, highlighting textile finishing processes as a significant source of microplastic fiber discharge.
Photo-fenton oxidation of microplastics: Impact of polymer nature
Researchers investigated photo-Fenton oxidation as a treatment for microplastics, finding that degradation efficiency varies significantly by polymer type. Polymers with aromatic structures and those with greater oxidative susceptibility degraded more rapidly under photo-Fenton conditions.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyamide 66; Evaluating the Feasibility of Photocatalysis as a Microfibre-Targeting Technology
Researchers evaluated photocatalysis using UV light and titanium dioxide as a treatment technology targeting polyamide 66 microfibres in wastewater, finding measurable degradation evidenced by mass loss, changes in carbonyl index, and morphological alteration, suggesting photocatalysis as a candidate microfibre-removal technology for wastewater treatment plants.
Evaluation of Fenton, Photo-Fenton and Fenton-like Processes in Degradation of PE, PP, and PVC Microplastics
Scientists tested whether Fenton-based chemical processes, which use iron and hydrogen peroxide to create powerful cleaning reactions, could break down common microplastics in water. They found that the photo-Fenton process (using UV light) was effective at degrading polyethylene and PVC microplastics, but polypropylene was resistant to all treatments. This research is important because it explores practical ways to destroy microplastics in water treatment, though not all plastic types respond equally.
Fenton and solar Fenton processes: inexpensive green technologies for the decontamination of wastewater from toxic Rhodamine B dye pollutant
Not directly relevant to microplastics — this paper evaluates Fenton and solar Fenton oxidation processes for degrading Rhodamine B textile dye in wastewater.
Identifikasi Mikroplastik Poliamida (PA) dengan Menggunakan Metode Ekstraksi Penambahan Wet Peroxide Oxidation (WPO)
This study developed an extraction method using hydrogen peroxide to identify polyamide (PA) microplastics from environmental samples, optimizing oven time and peroxide concentration. Polyamide (nylon) is a common source of microplastic fibers from textile washing, and better extraction methods improve the ability to detect and quantify this polymer type.
Refining Microbubble Ozonation Processes for Polyester Microplastic Removal: Optimization and Kinetic Analysis
Researchers optimized microbubble ozonation for removing polyester microplastics from synthetic textile effluent, using a COD-based quantification approach to track degradation efficiency under varying ozone dose and contact time conditions.
Exploring the environmental impact of textile polymer photodegradation through a multianalytical approach
Researchers used a multi-analytical approach to study how photodegradation of textile polymers generates microfibers and other plastic fragments with potential ecotoxicological impacts. The study characterized degradation products and their effects on aquatic organisms, linking polymer weathering to broader environmental harm.
Transformation of polyester fibre microplastics by sulfate based advanced oxidation processes
Researchers investigated how sulfate-based advanced oxidation processes break down polyester microplastic fibers using light, heat, and ultrasound activation of persulfate. They found that while these treatments caused varying degrees of mass loss and surface degradation, incomplete degradation produced smaller fragments with altered surface chemistry. The study highlights the importance of understanding how wastewater treatment processes may transform rather than fully eliminate microplastics.
Advanced oxidation processes for the elimination of microplastics from aqueous systems: Assessment of efficiency, perspectives and limitations
This review evaluates advanced oxidation processes as a strategy for breaking down microplastics in water systems, comparing techniques such as photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and ozonation. Researchers found that while these methods show promise for degrading microplastics into smaller, less harmful molecules, challenges remain in scaling them for practical use. The study identifies key limitations and suggests directions for making these technologies more efficient and applicable to real-world water treatment.
Advanced Oxidation Techniques and Hybrid Approaches for Microplastic Degradation: A Comprehensive Review
This review examines advanced oxidation processes for degrading microplastics, including photocatalysis, electrochemical oxidation, Fenton reactions, and plasma technologies, which generate reactive species capable of breaking down polymer chains. Hybrid systems combining these oxidation methods with biological treatments or membrane filtration showed particular promise for scalable microplastic remediation. The authors identify challenges around energy consumption, secondary pollutant formation, and the need for optimization before these technologies can be integrated into existing wastewater treatment infrastructure.
In-situ electrochemical oxidation: a revolutionary approach to degrading synthetic microfibers in laundry effluent
Researchers developed an in-situ electrochemical oxidation technique for degrading synthetic microfibers from washing machine effluent, offering an alternative to conventional mechanical filters that require periodic disposal. The method demonstrated effective degradation of microfibers at the source without generating secondary waste.
Promoting Degradation of Polyamide-Microplastic Fibers Using Hydroxy Radical Generated by Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Processes
Researchers demonstrated that hydroxyl radicals generated through electrochemical processes can degrade polyamide (nylon) microplastic fibers significantly faster than biological methods — reducing fiber diameter by nearly 14% and toughness by almost 79% within 12 hours. Chemical analysis confirmed that the hydroxyl radicals cleave the amide bonds in nylon, breaking the polymer into shorter compounds. This offers a promising wastewater treatment approach for removing synthetic microfibers released during textile washing, which currently pass through conventional sewage treatment plants largely intact.
In-situ electrochemical oxidation: a revolutionary approach to degrading synthetic microfibers in laundry effluent
Researchers developed an in-situ electrochemical oxidation technique to degrade synthetic microfibers directly from washing machine effluent, eliminating the need for consumable mechanical filters that generate secondary waste. The method achieved effective microfiber degradation at the source without producing additional solid waste streams.
Removal of polyester fibre microplastics from wastewater using a UV/H2O2 oxidation process
UV irradiation combined with hydrogen peroxide was evaluated as an advanced oxidation treatment for removing polyester microfibers from laundry wastewater, finding that the process caused measurable mass loss, surface oxidation, and structural degradation of fiber particles. The results demonstrate a potential treatment pathway for microfiber removal at the source before discharge to the environment.
Innovations in chemical degradation technologies for the removal of micro/nano-plastics in water: A comprehensive review
This review summarizes advances in chemical degradation technologies for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water, including photocatalysis, Fenton-based reactions, electrochemical oxidation, and micro/nanomotor approaches. Researchers analyzed the key factors that influence degradation effectiveness, such as particle properties and operating conditions. The study identifies current challenges and outlines future directions for developing practical chemical methods to address plastic pollution in water systems.
Application of Fenton-like processes in the degradation of microplastics
This Croatian-language paper reviews how Fenton-like advanced oxidation processes can degrade microplastics in the environment. The review evaluates the effectiveness of these chemical methods as a potential tool for breaking down plastic particles in water treatment systems.