Research project

TEMI (DCM.AD006.096)

Thematic area

Chemical sciences and materials technology

Project area

Chimica e tecnologia dei materiali (DCM.AD006)

Structure responsible for the research project

Institute of industrial technologies and automation (STIIMA)

Project manager

RAFFAELLA MOSSOTTI
Phone number: 0158493043
Email: r.mossotti@bi.ismac.cnr.it

Abstract

Screening test to assess the level of microplastics release from polyester in a domestic washing laundry process comparing the use of detergent alone vs detergent with additive.
Mitigation effect of laundry additive in the release of microplastics by testing different washing conditions, eg different washing cycle and temperature, during the project was studied.

Start date of activity

18/06/2018

Keywords

microplastics, detergents, washing effluents

Last update: 13/10/2024