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Wavelength-Specific UV-LED and Far UV-C Degradation of Microplastics | Synapse

February 28, 2026Environmental Science Processes & Impacts0 citationsOpen Access

Wavelength-Specific UV-LED and Far UV-C Degradation of Microplastics

TRThusitha Rathnayake PNPaul Onkundi Nyangaresi SBSara E. Beck

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different UV treatments on degrading microplastics.
Evaluated microplastics under different wavelengths of UV-LED and Far UV-C light.
Measured degradation rates of microplastics over specific exposure times.
Analyzed the environmental impact of degradation products.
Both UV treatments effectively degraded microplastics, with notable differences in efficacy.
Far UV-C light exhibited a higher degradation rate compared to UV-LED.
Degradation products were analyzed for potential environmental toxicity.

Abstract

The widespread use and durability of plastics have led to significant global environmental challenges, with microplastics (MPs) recognized as contaminants of emerging concern due to their persistence, accumulation, and potential...

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a2878e0a974eb0d3c0359b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1039/d5em00818b