Microplastics in Wastewater by Washing Polyester Fabrics

Microplastics have become one of the most serious environmental hazards today, raising fears that concentrations will continue to rise even further in the near future. Micro/nanoparticles are formed when plastic breaks down into tiny fragments due to mechanical or photochemical processes. Microplast...

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Published in:Materials 2022-04, Vol.15 (7), p.2683
Main Authors: Šaravanja, Ana, Pušić, Tanja, Dekanić, Tihana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Biodegradation
Bisphenol A
Carpets
Cosmetics
Decomposition
Fabrics
Flame retardants
Floor coverings
Human error
Lignin
Microorganisms
Nanoparticles
Photodegradation
Plastic pollution
Pollution sources
Polyamide resins
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polymers
Review
Synthetic fibers
Textiles
Wastewater
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Summary:Microplastics have become one of the most serious environmental hazards today, raising fears that concentrations will continue to rise even further in the near future. Micro/nanoparticles are formed when plastic breaks down into tiny fragments due to mechanical or photochemical processes. Microplastics are everywhere, and they have a strong tendency to interact with the ecosystem, putting biogenic fauna and flora at risk. Polyester (PET) and polyamide (PA) are two of the most important synthetic fibres, accounting for about 60% of the total world fibre production. Synthetic fabrics are now widely used for clothing, carpets, and a variety of other products. During the manufacturing or cleaning process, synthetic textiles have the potential to release microplastics into the environment. The focus of this paper is to explore the main potential sources of microplastic pollution in the environment, providing an overview of washable polyester materials.
ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma15072683