ArticleRSC advances2025
Release study of microplastic fibres and heavy metals from disposable surgical face masks in aqueous medium: the effect of physio-chemical factors and shear forces.
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Abstract
Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, there has been a dramatic surge in the usage of disposable face masks, and even though the pandemic has passed, discarded masks persist in aquatic systems where they continue to release microplastic fibres. These masks are composed of plastic nonwoven fabrics and can potentially contribute polypropylene (PP) microplastics to the environment. This investigation aimed to assess the potential for these PP microplastics to be released into the water by disposable surgical face masks under different parameters. This study systematically assesses various factors that may affect the release of microplastic fibres into the natural aquatic environment. The initial investigation focused on the impact of various hydro-chemical parameters, including pH levels (4, 7, and 9), ionic strength (IS) at 10, 50, and 100 mM, and humic acid (HA) concentrations (0.1, 1, and 10 mg L
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