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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of LDPE microplastics using TiO2-kaolinite and TiO2-montmorillonite nanomaterials
Summary
Researchers enhanced the photocatalytic degradation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) microplastics by developing TiO2-kaolinite and TiO2-montmorillonite nanocomposite materials, testing their effectiveness as part of efforts to address the ~300 million tonnes of plastic produced annually that accumulates in the environment.
Daily use of plastics significantly contributes to waste accumulation, which has an enormous impact on the environment and living beings when plastics reach the end of their lifespan. According to the UNEP, around 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, with less than 9 Also see: https://micro2024.sciencesconf.org/555962/document
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