Efficient photoreforming of plastic waste using a high-entropy oxide catalyst

Environmental Justifications of MXene towards Photocatalytic Capture and Conversion of Micro‐ and Nano‐Plastic

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Tiny plastic particles called micro- and nanoplastics are showing up everywhere, including in our bodies, and scientists are searching for ways to break them down. This review paper (which summarizes existing research rather than presenting new experiments) looks at a promising material called MXene that can absorb plastic particles and use light to help chemically destroy them. While the technology is still being developed and isn't yet ready for widespread use, it points to a potential future tool for cleaning up plastic pollution before it accumulates in our water, food, and bodies.

Photocatalytic Degradation of Microplastic in the Environment

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Researchers reviewed photocatalytic degradation as a promising approach for breaking down microplastics in the environment, finding it may offer advantages over incineration and filtration — though practical challenges around scale and efficiency remain.

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Microplastic Degradation: A Sustainable Approach

Sustainable strategies for microplastic waste management: utilizing nickel oxide nanoparticles as photocatalysts

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Researchers synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles via sol-gel method and demonstrated their photocatalytic degradation of LDPE, PP, PVC, and PET microplastics under sunlight, with NiO/PET nanocomposites achieving approximately 41.64% degradation of PET films in 30 days. Solar-driven photocatalysis using metal oxide nanoparticles offers an eco-friendly and scalable approach to degrading microplastic waste without intensive energy input.

Photoreforming of Nonrecyclable Plastic Waste over a Carbon Nitride/Nickel Phosphide Catalyst

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A carbon nitride/nickel phosphide photocatalyst was used to photoreform non-recyclable PET and PLA plastic waste at ambient temperature, producing clean hydrogen fuel and organic chemicals without precious metals or toxic components. The study demonstrates a low-energy, scalable approach to converting plastic waste into valuable chemical feedstocks using sunlight.