Controlling measures of micro-plastic and nano pollutants: A short review of disposing waste toners

Environ Int. 2018 Sep:118:92-96. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.05.038. Epub 2018 May 31.

Abstract

Micro-plastic and nano-particle have been the focal pollutants in environmental science. The printer toner is omitted micro-plastic and nano pollutant. It is comprised of micro polyacrylate styrene and nano-Fe3O4 particles. Polyacrylate styrene and nano-metal were proved to be irreversibly toxic to biological cells. Therefore, toners have the potential environmental risk and healthy harm due to include micro plastics and nano-metal. To our knowledge, few studies provided the specific collection and treatment of micro-plastic pollutant. This paper has chosen a kind of micro-plastic and nano pollutant toxic toner and provided technical guidance and inspiration for controlling the micro-plastic and nano pollutants. The method of vacuum-gasification-condensation was adopted for controlling the micro-plastic and nano pollutant toner. We believe this review will open up a potential avenue for controlling micro-plastic and nano pollutants for environmental protection.

Keywords: Micro-plastic; Nano pollutant; Pollution; Safe disposal; Vacuum gasification condensation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Conservation of Natural Resources
  • Environmental Pollutants*
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Plastics*
  • Refuse Disposal*

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Plastics