Occurrence of specific pollutants in a mixture of sewage and rainwater from an urbanized area.

Urban runoff appears to be a pathway for transferring new emerging pollutants from land-based sources to the aquatic environment. This paper aimed to identify and describe the groups of pollutants present in rainwater surface runoff as well as their mixture with wastewater in the combined sewer system from urbanized catchments and to determine the correlations between these pollutants. Four leading groups of new emerging pollutants have been identified that may be present in rainwater and municipal wastewater mixtures.

Modeling of microplastics degradation in aquatic environments using an experimental plan.

The aim of this article is to apply advanced predictive modeling techniques to understand the degradation process of microplastics in aquatic environments. Utilizing a Fractional Factorial Central Composite Experimental Plan, this study seeks to develop precise predictive statistical models that enable forecasting the quantity of pollutants generated during the degradation of microplastics under various environmental conditions. This tool was applied to model changes in DOC (dissolved organic carbon) and DEHP (bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate) values during the degradation of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems.

The effect of water ozonation in the presence of microplastics on water quality and microplastics degradation.

The occurrence of microplastics in water treatment plants poses a concern for the quality of treated water. When microplastics pass through water treatment plants, they can be oxidized, changing their surface characteristics and the quality of the treated water. This work aimed to investigate the impact of ozone and the association of ozone and hydrogen peroxide on five different microplastic particles that are commonly detected in water samples.

Assessment of machine learning-based methods predictive suitability for migration pollutants from microplastics degradation.

The aim of the work was to assess the usefulness of machine learning in predicting the migration of pollutants from microplastics. The search for methods to reduce unnecessary laboratory analyzes is a necessary action both to protect the environment and from an economic perspective. Multiple regression, artificial neural networks, support vector method and random forest regression were used in the study to predict leaching of plasticizers and other contaminants from microplastics.

The use of artificial neural networks in modelling migration pollutants from the degradation of microplastics.

The objective of this article was to assess the effectiveness of simulation models in predicting the emission of additives from microplastics. The variety of plastics, their chemical structure, physicochemical properties, as well as the influence of environmental factors on their decomposition generate countless cases for analysis in the laboratory. The search for methods to reduce unnecessary laboratory analyses is a necessary action to protect the environment and ensure economic efficiency.

Elimination of a Mixture of Microplastics Using Conventional and Detergent-Assisted Coagulation.

The research described here investigated the suitability of coagulation process in the elimination of microplastics from tap water. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of microplastic type (PE1, PE2, PE3, PVC1, PVC2, and PVC3), tap water pH (3, 5, 7, and 9), coagulant doses (0, 0.025, 0.

Experimental and computational hazard prediction associated with reuse of recycled car tire material.

The paper presents research on the emission of pollutants from used car tires in the form of microparticles. Due to the large amount of waste generated in the form of used car tires, a method is being sought to utilize this material as secondary raw material. More and more frequently, this waste is used in civil engineering.

Limitations and future directions of application of the Fenton-like process in micropollutants degradation in water and wastewater treatment: A critical review.

Growing water scarcity and pollution are the main challenges that scientists need to focus on currently. Fenton-like processes are promising for applications related to water and wastewater treatment. Although there have been reviews on the fundamentals and applications of Fenton oxidation, a review focusing on the limitations of Fenton oxidation and their possible solutions is still insufficient.

The Use of an Ultrasonic Field in Support of Classical Methods of Oxidising Component Leached from Microplastics in Bottom Sediments.

The work detailed here examined the impact of selected unit methods and ultrasonic removal of the widespread plastic additive di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) from the bottom sediments of a body of water. To this end, hydrogen peroxide and a classic or modified Fenton process were used, supplemented by an ultrasonic field. The latter had a vibration frequency of 20 kHz and an acoustic wave intensity of 3.

Application of material from used car tyres in geotechnics-an environmental impact analysis.

This work begins with a literature-based discussion of the hazardous-waste problem represented by car tyres as hazardous waste, along with possible ways in which they might be utilised or managed. The impact of the material on the environment is characterised in the process, not least in the context of pollutants leached to the aquatic environment. Input in terms of new research results concerns the impact on water and soil of material from used car tyres being used in geotechnics.

The use of alternative catalysts in processes of the chemical degradation of di-n-butyl phthalate in aqueous solutions.

The work detailed here investigated the efficiency of oxidising technologies in clearing aqueous solutions of di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), a known endocrine-disrupting compound (EDCs). Specifically, this paper addresses the use of the classic Fenton process, and the development of a modification of Fenton's reagent targeted at the degradation of di-n-butyl phthalate in aqueous solution. The modification in question entailed the use of alternative catalysts or a mixture thereof.