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: Received: 14 May 2024 / Approved: 14 May 2024 / Online: 14 May 2024 (09:03:39 CEST)
How to cite:
Kim, Y.; Park, K.; Bak, J.; Choi, S. Removing Microplastics from Aquatic Environments with Iris 2 Pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps. Preprints2024, 2024050942. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0942.v1
Kim, Y.; Park, K.; Bak, J.; Choi, S. Removing Microplastics from Aquatic Environments with Iris 2 Pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps. Preprints 2024, 2024050942. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0942.v1
Kim, Y.; Park, K.; Bak, J.; Choi, S. Removing Microplastics from Aquatic Environments with Iris 2 Pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps. Preprints2024, 2024050942. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0942.v1
APA Style
Kim, Y., Park, K., Bak, J., & Choi, S. (2024). Removing Microplastics from Aquatic Environments with Iris 2 Pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0942.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Kim, Y., Jonghyeok Bak and Sueran Choi. 2024 "Removing Microplastics from Aquatic Environments with Iris 2 Pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0942.v1
Abstract
(1) Background: Since microplastics in the aquatic environment are difficult to prevent and can cause adverse physiological and biochemical reactions to various organisms, we aimed to analyze the effectiveness of an eco-friendly removal method using aquatic plants with high ornamental value and excellent water purification ability. (2) Methods: Iris pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps were planted in tap water contaminated with microplastics to analyze the removal rate and root adsorption of microplastics. (3) Results: The amount of microplastics in the planting boxes of Iris pseudacorus and Lythrum anceps was significantly reduced, and the adsorption of microplastics on the roots was confirmed. (4) Conclusions: It was found that the removal of microplastics in water by aquatic plants is effective and that microplastic pollution does not significantly affect plant growth. However, the removal of microplastics by adsorption on plant roots may be affected by various environmental factors, so it is necessary to consider various limitations.
Keywords
Plastics; Phytoremediation; Aquatic plants
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Horticulture
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