Concurrent removal of salinity and microplastics from wastewater using a stacked microbial desalination cell

Key Points

• Salinity and microplastics removal achieved effectively, improving wastewater quality.
• The system demonstrated a 75% reduction in salinity levels and 80% reduction in microplastics under optimal conditions.
• Assessment using a stacked microbial desalination cell showed significant electrochemical interactions facilitating contaminants removal.
• This approach may enable sustainable wastewater treatment solutions with broader ecological benefits.