Concern exists regarding potential health impacts associated with contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) that adsorb to microplastics (MPs). Previous studies have examined MPs as potential contaminant vectors in marine environments as opposed to freshwaters that represent drinking water sources. This study examined adsorption of two polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phenanthrene and fluoranthene, by virgin and weathered polyethylene (PE) in both artificial and natural freshwater matrices. Adsorption kinetics and isotherms conducted in artificial freshwater (AFW) consistently showed higher adsorption onto smaller (200 μm) PE when compared to 1090 μm PE. Adsorption mechanisms were primarily associated with hydrophobic interactions and monolayer chemisorption. As well, environmental factors including dissolved organic matter (DOC), pH, and polymer weathering also impacted adsorption. This work provides new insights regarding the adsorption of organic pollutants to better understand the risk of MPs in drinking water sources.
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