Buoyancy and Brownian motion of plastics in aqueous media: predictions and implications for density separation and aerosol internal mixing state
Alison Bain
Abstract
Nano- and microplastics exist in the environment and atmosphere in mixed-phase aqueous systems. The density and size of plastics as well as the density of the liquid phase determines if these plastics will float or diffuse through the liquid.
Topics & Concepts
BuoyancyAerosolMicroplasticsBrownian motionMixing (physics)Aqueous solutionFloat (project management)Materials scienceMechanicsChemistryMeteorologyPhysicsEnvironmental chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringMarine engineeringQuantum mechanicsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management Techniques