Objectives

1. Develop an effective and innovative sampling and analysis methodology to quantify micro-nanoplastics (MNP).
2. Identify eco-efficient wastewater treatments capable of minimizing wastewater discharge.
3. Assess their exposure and associated ecotoxicological risks.

General activities

1. State of the art of MNP quantification techniques and their limitations.
2. Development of methods for separation and analysis of MNPs.
3. Presence of MNPs and degradation study during wastewater treatment.
4. Fate, toxicity and environmental risk of MNPs.
5. Feasibility study of wastewater treatment to eliminate MNPs.

Expected results

1. An analytical method to quantify MNPs based on TDS-GC/MS.
2. A system for separation of MNPs during sampling using membrane technology.
3. Comparison of different tertiary treatments to remove MNPs, including their eco-efficiencies.
4. An environmental risk assessment of MNPs in agricultural systems.

Project RTC2019-007261-5 funded by: