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of microplastics in the sludge. For this
analysis, the methodology developed
by AIMPLAS in previous projects will
be used. This method makes it pos-
sible to measure these emerging con-
taminants in both wastewater and the
sludge generated at treatment plants.
This process will be used to develop a
methodology for energy recovery from
bioplastics at STP digesters for better
management of these wastes resulting
in greater energy recovery.
Also of note is the previous experience
that part of this consortium acquired
during implementation of and collabo-
ration on other R&D projects related to
opment and optimization of pilot plant able to evaluate the environmental and the goal of this project.
instrumentation and control systems, economic sustainability of the pro-
as well as the analysis of costs and posed treatment”. Source – Recycling Magazine
the life cycle. As consortium members After the recovery process, analysis will
highlighted, “They are essential to be
be carried out to measure the presence

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