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Innovative Approaches to Mitigating Microplastic Pollution in Effluents and Soils
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education (2023-). University of Coimbra, Portugal. (FSCN)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0625-5675
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education (2023-). Universidade do Algarve, Portugal. (FSCN)ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0972-1739
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education (2023-). (FSCN)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1670-6783
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2025 (English)In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 17, no 20, article id 9014Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Microplastic pollution represents a significant environmental challenge, as microplastics accumulate in effluents and soils, causing serious risks to ecosystems and human health. Efficient removal of these contaminants is essential to mitigate their potential adverse effects. This review summarizes and critically analyses current methods for the removal of microplastics from effluents and soils, focusing on their effectiveness, advantages, and limitations. Conventional techniques—including filtration, flotation, chemical coagulation, flocculation, and adsorption—are discussed in the context of wastewater treatment and soil remediation. Emerging approaches, such as flocculation processes with special focus on the application of bio-based flocculants, are also highlighted as promising solutions. Key challenges in microplastic removal, including the diversity of microplastic types, their small size, and the complexity of environmental matrices, are addressed. This work intends to contribute to the urgent need for further research to develop more efficient and sustainable strategies for microplastic removal from environmental systems. 

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MDPI AG , 2025. Vol. 17, no 20, article id 9014
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adsorption, bioremediation, effluents, flocculation, microplastic, microplastic removal, remediation, soil, wastewater treatment
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Environmental Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-55895DOI: 10.3390/su17209014ISI: 001602625000001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105020054368OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-55895DiVA, id: diva2:2011414
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