Nature Water Talks: Water pollution and advanced treatment processes - presented by Professor Yang Yang and Dr. Denise Mitrano and Denis M. O'Carroll

Nature Water Talks: Water pollution and advanced treatment processes

Yang Yang, Denise Mitrano and Denis M. O'Carroll

Denis M. O'CarrollDr. Denise MitranoProfessor Yang Yang
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Transport dynamics of microplastics in freshwater Denise Mitrano Microplastic Natural Particles (organic, mineral, biological) Floating bre Aggre break-uate Heter roaggregation regation Transport distance? Turbulent Biofouling transport Dense particle settling Settling Resuspension Settling Resuspension
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In this section, we will examine the types of natural particles that play a significant role in freshwater systems. One key component is freshwater snow, which consists of a natural mixture of algae, particulate organic matter, and trace inorganic materials. These components tend to flocculate in aquatic environments.

Although water may appear clear from a distance, those who have swum in natural bodies of water may have noticed a slight cloudiness or "fuzziness." This phenomenon is attributed to the presence of freshwater snow.