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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Assessment of Electrocoagulation Process Efficiency in the Removal of PVC Microplastics from Synthetic Seawater
ClearThe Study of Removal of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Particles from Wastewater through Electrocoagulation
Researchers investigated electrocoagulation as a method for removing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastic particles from wastewater, evaluating its efficiency as a low-cost treatment approach using simple chemicals and accessible equipment.
Title 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.
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.
Title Perniciousness of microplastics in the ocean and electrocoagulation in microplastic removal in effluent treatmentprocess.
This report reviews the environmental harm of ocean microplastics and evaluates electrocoagulation as a wastewater treatment technology for microplastic removal, examining its dissolution, coagulation, and flocculation mechanisms and the factors affecting its efficiency.
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.
Innovative prototype for the mitigation of water pollution from microplastics to safeguard the environment and health
Researchers developed an innovative prototype device for removing microplastics from water through a combination of filtration and electrocoagulation, demonstrating high MP removal efficiency from both synthetic and real water samples in controlled trials.
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.
Evaluating the performance of electrocoagulation system in the removal of polystyrene microplastics from water
Researchers tested electrocoagulation, a water treatment method that uses electric current to clump particles together, for removing polystyrene microplastics from water. Using aluminum electrodes at neutral pH, they achieved over 90% removal efficiency. This technology could provide a practical and effective way to remove microplastics from drinking water and wastewater, reducing human exposure to these contaminants.
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.
Utilizing Electrosorptionfor Efficient Removal ofPolyethylene Microplastics from Water: Critical Factors and MechanisticInsights
An electrosorption method was developed to remove polyethylene microplastics from wastewater, demonstrating improved removal efficiency compared to conventional treatment, especially for smaller particles that typically escape standard wastewater treatment plants.
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.
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.
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.
Electrocoagulation Assessment to Remove Micropolystyrene Particles in Wastewater
Researchers evaluated the use of electrocoagulation for removing micropolystyrene particles from synthetic wastewater, testing variables like electrode material, current density, and particle size. They found that the process was effective at removing microplastics, with aluminum electrodes and higher current densities achieving the best results. The study supports electrocoagulation as a viable treatment technology for reducing microplastic loads in wastewater.
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.
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.
Assessing the efficacy of electrocoagulation process for polypropylene microplastics removal from wastewater: Optimization through TOPSIS approach
Researchers evaluated electrocoagulation as a method for removing polypropylene microplastics from wastewater, testing different electrode materials and operating conditions. They found that using aluminum electrodes achieved up to 95.5% microplastic removal efficiency with relatively low energy consumption. The study suggests that electrocoagulation is a practical and cost-effective treatment option that could complement existing wastewater treatment processes.
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.
Microplastics_Removal
Researchers evaluated the efficiency of a microplastic removal system for synthetic wastewater that combines a chemical treatment process with simple filtration, measuring removal performance across different microplastic types and concentrations.
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.