Kankanige Dinuka Primary Author mixed material bibliography Bandung ITB Journal Publisher 2020 e English

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hlm : 95-107 Abstract In a period when MP contamination of drinking water is a great concern, this study focused on the size- and morphology-based count, and polymeric identification of plastic particles in tap water sourced from Thailand. A total of 45 human consumable samples (each 1 L) were collected at Thammasat University. The average MP counts sorted by Nile Red tagging were 56.014.0 p/L (6.5-53 m) and 21.07.0 p/L (53-300 m), while those found by optical microscopic observations were 13.05.0 p/L (300-500 m) and 6.03.0 p/L (500 m). A significantly high MP amount was observed in the 6.5-53 m fraction. Fibers dominated in all samples, accounting for 58% of the particle count. Most 300 m particles tested by ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy were confirmed to be polymeric, identified as PE, PVC, PET, PA, PTFE, PP, and PAM. These particles may have escaped from the treatment plant or were added along the water distribution network. Since MPs in drinking water constitute a potential health risk by exposing humans to direct plastics intake, MP contamination in water supply systems should be controlled. Ilmu Teknik JETS 23375779 Perpustakaan Teknik UPI YAI JETS V52N1 Februari 2020 JETS8-007 Perpustakaan FT UPI YAI JETS V52N1 Februari 2020 JETS_ITB.png.png 58804 2023-01-24 15:45:23 2023-01-24 15:45:23 machine generated