TY - M-10264
AU - Deziderio, Nathalie
AU - TRENCH, RAPHAEL
TI - Environmental Nano- and Micro-Particulates as Conveyors of Hydrophobic Organic Contaminants in Potable Water
T2 - Scientific Research Journal of Environment, Earth and Physical Science

PY - 2025
VL - 3
IS - 1
SN - 2584-0614

AB - Vegetable water systems are contaminated by hydrophobic organic pollutants (HOCs) carried by nano- and micro-particulates, such as microplastics and artificial nanomaterials. Particulate matter with a high surface-to-volume ratio and chemical affinity may enhance the bioavailability and environmental persistence of chemical contaminants, such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Investigating adsorption processes, ecological and health hazards, and possible technical solutions, this article summarises current research on microplastic transportation and interactions with organic contaminants. It also delves into ways to filter and oxidise water using nanotechnology to lessen the impact of contaminants.

KW - Microplastics
KW -  nanomaterials
KW -  potable water contamination
KW -  hydrophobic organic contaminants
KW -  polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
KW -  persistent organic pollutants
KW -  adsorption mechanisms
DO -