Microplastics from textile origin – emission and reduction measures

Zhang, Ya-Qi; Lykaki, Marianna; Alrajoula, Mohammad Taher; Markiewicz, Marta; Kraas, Caroline; Kolbe, Sabrina; Klinkhammer, Kristina; Rabe, Maike; Klauer, Robert; Bendt, Ellen; Stolte, Stefan

doi:10.1039/d1gc01589c

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“…[5]. The approach focused on the evaluation of MP particles in the washing process of polyester knitted fabrics and was carried out varying the temperature (25 °C, 40 °C, 60 °C, 80 °C), the composition of the bath (deionized water -DW, liquid detergent -LD, powder detergent -PD) and the number of washing cycles (1,2,3,4,5) [5]. To check the influence of washing parameters on the release of MP particles, MVA was used in this work.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…New research data show that the plastic cycle is reminiscent of the global water cycle and has atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial lifetimes [1]. Scientists believe that microplastics originate from plastics that are disposed of directly into environment, as well as microplastics of textile origin that are loosen during household or/and industrial washing of synthetic textiles [2].…”

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STEM Approach in Assessment of Microplastic Particles in Textile Wastewater

2022

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Multidisciplinary engineering approach as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) approach to characterize microplastic particles in household and industrial effluents was performed. Particles released during production, use, and disposal of plastic products now pose a significant burden on the environment. In addition to the consumption of energy, water and chemicals, the impact of the washing process is increasingly reflected in the environmental impact of microplastic particles shed from textiles. This review addresses the influences of chemistry through detergent composition, technology through the washing process, engineering aspect through hydrodynamic effects and transport phenomena, and finally the application of advanced mathematical analysis. The multivariate analysis is a selected method or proof of concept for the characterization of the washing effluents considering the particle release. The results of the cluster analysis show the importance of the temperature of 40 °C and 80 °C, the increase of the number of washing cycles and the addition of detergent as key parameters for the release of MP particles.

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Section: Proof Of Concept For Quantification Of Mp Particlesmentioning

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STEM Approach in Assessment of Microplastic Particles in Textile Wastewater

2022

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“…1) and of 1 μm-5 mm, 2 respectively, have become an emerging global concern because of their persistence, widespread presence in freshwater and seawater, sediments, biota, soils, and ambient air, and because of their potential adverse effects on biota and ecosystems. [3][4][5][6][7] They originate from primary sources such as personal care products and industrial cleaners containing nano/micro-beads, as well as from secondary sources, i.e. from the fragmentation of plastic items and wastes upon weathering/environmental degradation.…”

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Risk for the release of an enormous amount of nanoplastics and microplastics from partially biodegradable polymer blends

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“…Microplastics have been found in places as remote as the Arctic , and the deepest parts of the ocean, − as well as in our local food, air, , and drinking water. , Most microplastics (generally characterized as synthetic solid particles with sizes ranging between 1 μm and 5 mm) derive from the physical erosion, abrasion, or ablation of larger plastic materials. For example, tire abrasion on roads , and the washing and wearing of synthetic textiles , are estimated to account for a majority of microplastics identified in the environment . Natural elements like rain, wind, and rivers help to transport and disperse these microplastics more ubiquitously throughout the environment, making their remediation intractable.…”

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Using Adhesives to Capture Microplastics from Water

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Microplastic pollution is omnipresenthaving been found in our land, air, food, and water. Over the last two decades, both identifying microplastics and sleuthing their sources has been a major research focus. Moving forward, the next goal should be remediation. Although removing microplastics from the environment is impractical, developing methods that prevent their release into the environment is essential. Herein, we report an approach for removing microplastics from water using a pressuresensitive adhesive. Specifically, we demonstrate that shaking zirconium silicate beads coated with poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate) in aqueous suspensions containing polystyrene microplastics (10 μm) can remove up to 99% of the microplastics within 5 min. We show that the adhesive molar mass (ranging from 93−950 kg/ mol) is invariant with respect to removal efficiency at 5 min, as quantified by flow cytometry. Preliminary results suggest these adhesives can bind other microplastics as well, including nonpolar polymers (e.g., polyethylene, micronized rubber) and polar polymers (e.g., nylon, polyethylene terephthalate). Overall, this proof-of-concept study demonstrates a promising approach for remediating microplastics from aqueous suspensions using adhesives.

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Microplastics from textile origin – emission and reduction measures

Abstract: Fibrous microplastics (FMPs) are ubiquitous worldwide, existing from lands to oceans and from surface waters to sediments. Ingestion and toxic effects of FMPs have been detected in organisms. FMPs released...

Cited by 47 publications

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STEM Approach in Assessment of Microplastic Particles in Textile Wastewater

STEM Approach in Assessment of Microplastic Particles in Textile Wastewater

Risk for the release of an enormous amount of nanoplastics and microplastics from partially biodegradable polymer blends

Using Adhesives to Capture Microplastics from Water

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