Adsorption performance and mechanisms of microplastics to ciprofloxacin: Effects of different texture and aging degree

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the adsorption performance of microplastics with ciprofloxacin.
• Examined the adsorption of ciprofloxacin to varying types of microplastics.
• Tested different textures and aging degrees of microplastics in aqueous environments.
• Assessed the ecological implications of antibiotic adsorption by microplastics.
• Microplastics effectively adsorbed ciprofloxacin, with variations based on texture and aging.
• Aging significantly impacted the adsorption efficiency of microplastics for ciprofloxacin.
• Antibiotics' presence in aquatic systems is exacerbated by microplastic pollution.