Analysis of the Interaction between Microplastics and Pops in Freshwater Environments ‒ An Experimental Study Under Laboratory Conditions

Dobrotă, Sebastian-Alexandru; Mihuţ, Claudia; Curtean-Bănăduc, Angela; Bănăduc, Doru

doi:10.2478/trser-2025-0017

Abstract

This study studies the interaction between persistent organic pollutants and microplastics in freshwater, aiming to identify potential correlations between their concentrations. The analysis is grounded in laboratory experiments examining the adsorption capacity of common plastic polymers (e.g., PET, PS, PP, PVC, AC, PE, and PA) for persistent organic pollutants. The research uniquely explores the synergistic behaviour of these pollutants, providing foundational knowledge for future studies focused on selective adsorption mechanisms and the fragmentation processes of contaminated plastics into microplastics.

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Analysis of the Interaction between Microplastics and Pops in Freshwater Environments ‒ An Experimental Study Under Laboratory Conditions

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