Biodegradation and Surface Reconfiguration Triggered the Adsorption–Desorption of Phenanthrene on Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Microplastics in the Marine Environment | Synapse
Biodegradation and Surface Reconfiguration Triggered the Adsorption–Desorption of Phenanthrene on Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Microplastics in the Marine Environment
The aim is to investigate how biodegradation and surface changes affect the adsorption-desorption of phenanthrene on polylactic acid microplastics in marine settings.
Examined the effects of biodegradation on polylactic acid microplastics
Analyzed surface configurations pre- and post-adsorption of phenanthrene
Assessed adsorption-desorption dynamics in a marine environment
Biodegradation improved the adsorption of phenanthrene on micoplastics
Phenanthrene adsorption showed a variable pattern based on microplastic treatment
Abstract
surface to further promote PHE adsorption. The biodegradation coupled with in situ surface reconfiguration caused by preadsorption triggered the adsorption-desorption of PHE on biodegradable microplastics.