Microplastics Extraction and Counting from Wastewater and Sludge Through Elutriation and Hydrocyclone

Abstract

Microplastics are defined as plastics whose size is smaller than 5 mm [1, 2]. According to Correira (2018), around 35% of the microplastics present in the ocean, correspond to fibres from synthetic textiles [3] detached from clothes in washing machines [4]. Moreover, other products such as contact lens cleaners [5] or personal care products are found as well [6].