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REMIDIATION OF MICRO-PLASTICS FROM WATER USING MODIFIED HYBRID RAPID SAND FILTER

Shivu H A, Vaishnavi B R, Nagraj Swamy, Vikas Sanjeev, Prof. Dr. Deepthi. B.P

Abstract


Microplastics pollution is a significant contemporary issue that threatens the health and sustainability of the planet. Microplastics can travel through ecological chains because of their persistent nature, extreme durability, and high stability. Recently, there has been an increase in the accumulation of microplastics waste and debris, partly due to protective measures implemented by governments and the World Health Organization (WHO) to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, developing versatile, robust, flexible, and efficient removal systems has become essential to managing microplastics pollution. This review examines the impact of the pandemic on microplastics contamination, sources and identification methods of microplastics in water, their toxicity and environmental risks, as well as their degradation and traditional removal methods. It highlights adsorption and the use of biochar as emerging methods for microplastics removal.


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