Research Article

Identification and Analysis of Plastic Microparticles in the Inlet and Outlet of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Investigation of the Relationship between Different Seasons of the Year with the Amount of Production and Emission of Particles

Table 2

Spectroscopy results for microplastic particles existing in the effluent.

Types of polymerAbundance in the effluents (%)Applications

Polyethylene30Bags, bottle, kitchen appliances, and pipes
Polystyrene25Disposable tableware and electronics
Polyethylene terephthalate5Containers of mineral water and other liquids
Polyester15Garment industry and some plastic accessories
Polypropylene10Food packaging industries, bottle, and industrial applications
Polyamide15In the production of carpets, rugs, and sportswear