Authors:
Scutariu Roxana-Elena, Puiu Diana, Nechifor Gheorghe, Iancu Vasile, Tatarus Alina, Galaon Toma
Scutariu Roxana-Elena, Puiu Diana, Nechifor Gheorghe, Iancu Vasile, Tatarus Alina, Galaon Toma
Conference: International Symposium “The Environment and the Industry”
Date: 26-27 September 2019
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Published: 2019
Keywords:
Desorption
Microplastics
PET
Phthalates
Pollution
Abstract:
Microplastic pollution has been an environmental issue that extends and worsen with the development of the plastic industry which increased exponentially since the early 1950s. DEHP, one of the microplastic related additives, is included in the list of priority hazardous substances, being an endocrine disrupter, reproductive system, affecting development and mobility for both humans and aquatic animals. According to literature data, DEHP is the most desorbed compound on microplastics, especially from polyethylene terephthalate. The aim of this study was to determine the level of phthalates (dimethyl phthalate – DMF, diethyl phthalate – DEF, dibutyl phthalate – DBF, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate – DEHP, dioctyl phthalate – DOF) desorption from polyethylene terephthalate microplastics in surface water using in vitro laboratory tests. The samples were identified and quantified by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS).