Microplastic-derived Se/Ni-MoS2@PS carbon enables dual radical/non-radical pathways for TCH and Cr(VI) removal

Engineered Fe-MOG on P-doped Carbon Enables Robust Removal of Microplastics across Water Matrices

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Researchers synthesized a magnetic iron-metal-organic gel composite anchored on phosphorus-doped carbon derived from Chlorella biomass, achieving 96% removal of polystyrene microplastics from tap water, seawater, and mining water via hydrogen bonding, π-π stacking, and Fe-O complexation.

Fabrication of a carbon cloth-based FeS nanosystem for simultaneous removal of Cr(VI) and microplastics

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Researchers fabricated a carbon cloth-based iron sulfide (FeS) nanosystem capable of simultaneously removing hexavalent chromium and microplastics from water, addressing the challenge of combined heavy metal and plastic pollution from industrial and agricultural sources.

Iron-loaded carbon derived from separated microplastics for heterogeneous Fenton degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride

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Researchers developed a way to convert collected microplastics into a useful iron-loaded carbon catalyst that breaks down antibiotic pollutants in water, turning a plastic waste problem into a water treatment tool with potential environmental benefits.

Carbon-Based Nanocomposites for Degradation of Microplastic: Current Advances and Future Perspectives

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Researchers reviewed advances in carbon-based nanocomposites — including graphene and carbon nanotubes — as catalysts for degrading microplastics in aquatic environments, finding that their exceptional surface area and tunable chemistry enable efficient adsorption and oxidative breakdown of plastic polymers, though real-world deployment remains in early stages.

Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste using metal-incorporated activated carbons for monomer recovery and carbon nanotube synthesis