Development of carbon nanodots from durian waste incorporated with first-row transition metals for efficient degradation of microplastics in oral care products

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.

Nanomaterials for the Catalytic Degradation and Detection of Microplastics: A Review

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Researchers review how engineered nanomaterials can both detect and catalytically break down microplastics in water, offering a promising toolkit for cleaning up one of the most pervasive and hard-to-remove pollutants now found throughout aquatic environments and the human body.

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.

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Microplastic Degradation: A Sustainable Approach

Advanced Nanomaterials for Microplastic Detection and Degradation: A Sustainable Approach to Environmental Remediation

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Researchers examined how advanced nanomaterials can be engineered to detect and degrade microplastics in the environment, presenting a sustainable remediation approach that leverages nanoscale properties to address the growing challenge of microplastic pollution across ecosystems.