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- Title
Microplastics: A potential booster for PFAS in biosolids.
- Authors
Siddiqui, Samreen
- Abstract
Microplastics (MPs), which are plastic fragments smaller than a grain of rice, are infiltrating the environment at an alarming rate and pose a potential threat to wildlife and human health. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals" due to their persistence, also present a hidden threat to human health. MPs can act as carriers for PFAS and increase their overall availability in biosolids. There are concerns that MPs can be more efficient in adsorbing PFAS in the presence of other organic and inorganic matter. Currently, there are no regulations for MPs and PFAS in wastewater, so regulating their levels in biosolids is crucial to protect public health and drive research efforts. Continued research is needed to understand the long-term consequences of MPs and PFAS exposure and develop cost-effective treatment technologies for wastewater.
- Subjects
PLASTIC marine debris; FLUOROALKYL compounds; SEWAGE sludge; MICROPLASTICS; EMERGING contaminants
- Publication
Integrated Environmental Assessment & Management, 2024, Vol 20, Issue 4, p912
- ISSN
1551-3777
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ieam.4965