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Water-reducers, or plasticizers, are chemical admixtures used in concrete to improve strength and workability. These additives reduce the water-cement ratio without compromising workability, lower the cement content while maintaining the same workability, or increase workability to assist concrete placement in inaccessible areas.
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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Waste Management

Background:

  • Plastic recycling is crucial for sustainability and reducing pollution.
  • Microplastic release during recycling processes is a significant, understudied issue.
  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling facilities are key sites for microplastic generation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify microplastic generation and fate in PET recycling facilities.
  • To analyze microplastic characteristics in wastewater, effluent, and sludge.
  • To determine microplastic removal efficiencies and identify environmental leakage pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Sampling and analysis of microplastics (0.1-5.0 mm) in wastewater, effluent, and sludge from three PET recycling plants.
  • Quantification of microplastic mass and particle number across different size fractions.
  • Calculation of microplastic removal ratios in wastewater.

Main Results:

  • Microplastics were detected in wastewater (23.43–1836.37 mg/L), effluent (8.13–83.83 mg/L), and sludge (52,166–68,866 μg/g).
  • Microplastic mass increased with particle size, while particle number decreased across all sample types.
  • Wastewater removal efficiencies ranged from 53.47% to 99.56% by mass and 90.08% to 99.56% by quantity.

Conclusions:

  • PET recycling significantly contributes to microplastic pollution in wastewater and sludge.
  • Sludge acts as a major sink for microplastics removed from wastewater.
  • Identifying factors controlling microplastic transfer to sludge is crucial for environmental protection.