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Microplastic Degradation and Management Via Nanomaterials
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Researchers reviewed nanomaterial-based strategies for microplastic degradation and management, covering photocatalysis, adsorption, and membrane filtration approaches that exploit the high surface area and reactivity of engineered nanomaterials. These methods offer a path toward actively breaking down microplastics rather than simply capturing them, which is critical for reducing the long-term accumulation of plastic particles in ecosystems and human bodies.
Microplastics (MPs) are tiny particles that result from the breakdown of plastics, and are commonly present in various environmental media with high stability and resistance. Through mechanisms such as bioaccumulation and environmental contamination, MPs serve as...
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