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ClearKinetic and mechanistic analysis of membrane fouling in microplastics removal from water by dead-end microfiltration
Researchers analyzed membrane fouling during microplastic removal by microfiltration, finding that polyamide particles caused more fouling than polystyrene due to higher hydrophobicity and smaller size, with pore blocking followed by cake layer formation as the dominant fouling mechanisms.
Removal of Polypropylene Particle Contaminants Using Membrane Technology to Mitigate Microplastics Pollution in the Environment
Researchers tested the ability of different membrane types to remove polypropylene microplastic particles from water, evaluating separation efficiency under varying conditions. Membranes achieved high removal rates for particles above a threshold size, with performance depending on membrane pore size, material, and operating pressure.
Dataset of paper "Kinetic and mechanistic analysis of membrane fouling in microplastics removal from water by dead-end microfiltration"
This is the dataset for a study on how membrane fouling occurs during microplastic removal from water by dead-end microfiltration. The data include measurements of particle size, filter membrane characteristics, and fouling kinetics essential for optimizing water treatment processes.
Experimental Evaluation of the Process Performance of MF and UF Membranes for the Removal of Nanoplastics
Researchers evaluated microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) membrane performance for removing polystyrene nanospheres (120 and 500 nm) from water, finding that UF membranes can achieve high removal of nanoplastic particles that conventional wastewater treatment misses.
Mitigation of membrane particulate fouling by nano/microplastics via physical cleaning strategies
This study assessed physical cleaning strategies for removing nano- and microplastic fouling from membrane surfaces used in water treatment, finding that backwashing and chemical cleaning effectiveness varied by plastic particle size and surface charge.
Evaluation of membranes performance for microplastic removal in a simple and low-cost filtration system
Researchers tested three types of filter membranes (polycarbonate, cellulose acetate, and PTFE) for removing microplastics from water in a simple low-cost household system, finding all achieved over 94% removal by mass but that some plastic particles broke into smaller pieces during filtration. Cellulose acetate membranes performed best for long-term home use, offering a practical approach for reducing microplastic exposure from tap water.
Effect of polypropylene microplastics on the performance of membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment
Researchers studied how polypropylene microplastics affect membrane bioreactors, a type of wastewater treatment system. They found that while these systems can effectively filter out microplastics, higher concentrations and smaller particle sizes caused membrane clogging and reduced treatment efficiency over time, which is important for designing better wastewater treatment facilities.
Recent advances on micro/nanoplastic pollution and membrane fouling during water treatment: A review
Researchers reviewed recent advances in understanding how micro- and nanoplastics contribute to membrane fouling during water treatment processes. The study found that while membrane separation effectively removes microplastics from wastewater effluent, fouling caused by plastic particles along with dissolved organics and extracellular polymers remains a key obstacle, and understanding the fouling mechanisms is critical for improving treatment efficiency.
Evaluation of Membrane Fouling by Microplastic Particles in Tertiary Wastewater Treatment Processes
Researchers evaluated membrane fouling caused by microplastic particles during tertiary wastewater treatment, finding that microplastics contributed to fouling through pore blocking and cake layer formation, which reduced membrane performance and treatment efficiency.
An assessment of the impact of structure and type of microplastics on ultrafiltration technology for microplastic remediation
Researchers assessed ultrafiltration technology for microplastic removal from water, finding that membrane performance varied based on microplastic structure, size, and polymer type, with implications for optimizing tertiary treatment in water purification systems.
Evaluation of microplastic particle transmission in a microfiltration process using fluorescence measurements: Effect of pore size and flux
Researchers evaluated how microplastic particles are transmitted through a microfluidic device under controlled flow conditions, finding that particle size, shape, and surface properties influenced transport and deposition rates. The results provide fundamental data for modeling microplastic behavior in small-scale water systems.
Effect of Immersion Time on CA/NMP Membrane Preparation for Microplastic Separation in Water
This study developed and tested cellulose acetate microfiltration membranes for removing microplastics from water, finding that immersion time during fabrication significantly affects the membrane's pore structure and filtration performance. Optimizing membrane technology offers a practical pathway toward cost-effective microplastic removal in water treatment, particularly relevant for countries like Indonesia with high plastic waste burdens.
Filtration Solutions for Microplastic Mitigation: Cutting-Edge Filtration Technologies and Membrane Innovations for Environmental Protection
This review focused on membrane-based filtration technologies—including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration—as strategies for removing microplastics from water. The authors evaluated removal efficiencies across membrane types and concluded that while membranes show strong performance, fouling and operational costs remain barriers to large-scale deployment.
Dataset of paper "Kinetic and mechanistic analysis of membrane fouling in microplastics removal from water by dead-end microfiltration"
This is a duplicate dataset entry for the membrane fouling study on microplastic removal by microfiltration. The data document how plastic particles progressively block filter membranes, which is critical information for designing effective water treatment systems.
Membrane Filtration Technique for Remediation of Microplastics
This chapter reviews membrane filtration as a technique for removing microplastics (plastics smaller than 5 mm) from water environments, examining how various membrane types and configurations intercept plastic particles during treatment. The authors discuss the advantages, limitations, and scalability of membrane-based approaches for microplastic remediation.
A strategy for quantifying microplastic particles in membrane filtration processes using flow cytometry
Researchers demonstrated that flow cytometry can rapidly quantify plastic microbead concentrations (1-5 µm) in water with or without added humic acid, and applied the method to evaluate two microfiltration membranes. A 0.45 µm membrane achieved over 99% rejection while a 5 µm membrane showed variable rejection (40-95%), with the technique also revealing a 33% reduction in median particle size permeating through the larger membrane in humic acid conditions.
Evaluation of a Water Treatment System for Removing Microplastic in an Aqueous Media
Researchers evaluated the microplastic removal efficiency of a hybrid water treatment system combining a Bradley-type hydrocyclone, sand filter, and polymeric microfiltration membrane, applying mass balance equations and solid-liquid separation models to determine removal performance across different MP size fractions.
Microplastic quantification affected by structure and pore size of filters
Researchers demonstrated that the structure and pore size of filters used in microplastic research significantly affect quantification outcomes, finding that nylon double-layer-hole filters retained nearly all large microplastics while depth-filtration filters showed variable capture rates depending on particle size. The study highlights that filter choice is a critical methodological variable that can lead to inconsistent microplastic concentration estimates across studies.
An evaluation of microplastics fate in the wastewater treatment plants: frequency and removal of microplastics by microfiltration membrane
This study assessed microplastic removal efficiency at a wastewater treatment plant in Iran and tested microfiltration membrane performance, finding that the membrane significantly improved microplastic removal beyond conventional treatment steps.
Microplastics fouling and interaction with polymeric membranes: A review
This review examined microplastic fouling of polymeric membranes used in water treatment, analyzing how MPs affect membrane permeability and rejection performance, and discussing strategies — including surface modification and pre-treatment — to mitigate fouling.
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.
Effect of Microfiltration Membrane Configuration in Microplastics Recovery from Wastewater Treatment Effluent
This study compared two microfiltration membrane spacer sizes and geometries — diamond and corrugated configurations — for removing microplastics from wastewater treatment effluents. Results showed that spacer geometry and size influenced microplastic removal efficiency, with implications for optimizing membrane-based tertiary treatment.
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.
Fouling behavior heterogeneity of typical nanoplastics in widely used polyvinylidene fluoride ultrafiltration membranes
Polystyrene nanoplastics caused more severe membrane fouling and greater cleaning difficulty in polyvinylidene fluoride ultrafiltration membranes than polyethylene nanoplastics, with flux descent rates ranging from 9–36%, raising concerns about nanoplastics passing through or fouling water treatment membranes.