Fate of microplastics and other small anthropogenic litter (SAL) in wastewater treatment plants depends on unit processes employedElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/c6ew00207b

• Main Authors: Michielssen, Marlies R, Michielssen, Elien R, Ni, Jonathan, Duhaime, Melissa B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 10.11.2016

The accumulation of microplastics (plastic particles less than 5 mm) and similarly sized small anthropogenic litter (SAL; e.g. , cellulosic products manufactured from natural material) in aquatic ecosystems is a growing concern. These particles can serve as vectors of chemical toxins and microbial p...