Interactions of emerging contaminants with model colloidal microplastics, C<sub>60</sub> fullerene, and natural organic matter – effect of surface functional group and adsorbate properties
Tyler A. Williams, Clare Walsh, K. R. Murray, Mahamud Subir
Abstract
. Adsorption induced colloidal aggregation was not observed. These findings map out the extent of contaminant removal by colloids of different surface properties available in the aquatic environment. The methodology developed for the adsorption study also opens up the possibility for further investigations into colloidal-contaminant interactions.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsContaminationFullereneEnvironmental chemistryNatural organic matterColloidOrganic matterNatural (archaeology)Environmental scienceChemistryEcologyBiologyOrganic chemistryPaleontologyGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals