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Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies
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The widespread use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in bottled water packaging remains significant and is expected to increase further in the coming years. This trend raises concerns due to the generation of large amounts of waste. The degradation of PET leads to the release of low-molecular-weight substances and microplastic particles, which contaminate food products and the environment. This work highlights the significance of microplastic pollution, summarizes the mechanisms of PET degradation, and discusses methods for microplastic detection. A key section of the paper explores potential degradation management strategies, focusing on their applications and existing limitations. The study underscores the need for coordinated action among the scientific community, industry, and policymakers to mitigate this pressing environmental challenge.
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- Category:
- Articles
- Type:
- artykuły w czasopismach dostępnych w wersji elektronicznej [także online]
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Applied Sciences-Basel
ISSN: 2076-3417 - Language:
- English
- Publication year:
- 2025
- Bibliographic description:
- Wawer J., Panuszko A., Kozłowski D., Juniewicz J., Szymikowski J., Brodnicka E., Sustainable Management of Microplastic Pollutions from PET Bottles: Overview and Mitigation Strategies, Applied Sciences-Basel, iss. 15(10) 2025,10.3390/app15105322
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- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/app15105322
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- Free publication
- Verified by:
- Gdańsk University of Technology
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