Hydrothermal Fenton-like process for dehydrochlorination and recovering of PVC pipe microplastics in aquatic systems

Key Points

• Dehydrochlorination of PVC microplastics effectively reduces their toxicity in aquatic systems.
• The Fenton-like process demonstrated a 70% reduction in microplastics after a 24-hour treatment.
• Analysis of hydrothermal conditions showed optimal parameters for microplastic recovery and degradation.
• This method may enable sustainable solutions for plastic waste in freshwater environments.