Journal of Textile Research ›› 2021, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (06): 35-40.doi: 10.13475/j.fzxb.20200809906

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Research progress on fibrous microplastic released from synthetic textiles during domestic laundry

HAN Qiyang1,2, WU Xiongying3, DING Xuemei1,2()   

  1. 1. College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
    2. Key Laboratory of Clothing Design and Technology, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
    3. Shanghai Customs, Shanghai 200135, China
  • Received:2020-08-31 Revised:2021-03-02 Online:2021-06-15 Published:2021-06-25
  • Contact: DING Xuemei E-mail:fddingxm@dhu.edu.cn

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In order to reduce the pollution of microplastics in the environment, global research progress in research on fibrous microplastic released from domestic laundry of synthetic textiles and main sources of microplastics were reviewed. This paper overviewed the physical, chemical and biological effects of microplastics on the ecosystem due to their small particle size and large specific surface areas, which causes eco-toxicity and potential risks to human health. The factors affecting the release of fibrous microplastic during domestic laundry of synthetic textiles were summarized into three aspects, i.e. textile characteristics, washing conditions and detergents. Possible mitigation strategies for microplastics were discussed from the perspectives of source control and interception treatment measures. It is pointed out that the standardization of testing and quantification methods, underlying mechanism of microfibers released from synthetic textiles during domestic laundry, and innovative interception and removal technology are the key research directions in the future.

Key words: microplastic, fibrous microplastic, synthetic textile, domestic laundry, environmental pollution

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