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    Change of Acute Toxicity of Dyestuff Wastewaters
    (Hard, 2020) Sonmez, V. Zulal; Sivri, Nuket
    Dyes from different sources often behave with mostly toxic properties when they enter the aquatic ecosystem. The main sources of these toxic substances causing problems in the aquatic ecosystem are wastewaters of the textile and dye industries. The aim of this study was to examine the change of acute toxicity values of wastewaters containing dyestuff depending on time and color parameters. In this study, an acute toxicity test was conducted for 30 seconds, which is shorter than the time specified in the original Microtox test protocol. Thus, the results of the original Microtox Basic Test (BT), Microtox Color Correction Procedure recommended by the manufacturer (BT-CC), and the Microtox Basic Test-30 seconds (sBT) were compared, taking into account the effect of time and color parameters. There is a statistically significant difference between two groups: sBT and BT, and sBT and BT-CC (F = 4.919; p<0.01). The results of sBT have been obtained more rapid and more sensitively than other acute toxicity tests. The sBT, which is time-saving and gives correct result might provide some guidance as a pre-screening test and might be used in routine monitoring.
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    An overview of the occurrence and distribution of plastics in wastewater treatment plants and the necessity of developing up-to-date management strategies
    (Cambridge University Press, 2023) Akarsu, Ceyhun; Sonmez, V. Zulal; Sivri, N.
    Although studies suggest that wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are the main pathway for plastics into receiving waters, studies on the origin and fate of plastics entering WWTPs are imprecise and largely unexplored. The analysis of plastics in samples from WWTPs is also a relatively young and growing field compared with the marine environment. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that plastics are not uniformly distributed in WWTPs due to environmental factors and the inherent properties of plastics. Accordingly, this review article attempts to describe the current state of knowledge on plastic pollution in WWTPs and identify future research areas. In particular, this study describes the sources of plastics entering WWTPs and the analytical techniques used for the occurrence and properties of plastics in WWTPs. It also defines the role of these plastics as a possible source of microplastics and discusses the problems they can cause in WWTPs. The factors that can influence the variations in the number of plastics are defined. Furthermore, the policy needs for managing plastic pollution as a contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are assessed. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.