Photoelectro-Fenton microreactor integrated with MOF-derived porous α-Fe2O3 film for efficient nanoplastics degradation

Interfacial capture and electro-Fenton degradation of polyethylene microplastics using a dual-function ferrocene-MOF electrode

Interface engineered Ag2O-Fe-MOF heterojunction nanocatalysts for cascade photoreforming of PLA plastics and emerging contaminants

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Microplastic Degradation: A Sustainable Approach

Advanced photocatalytic materials for micro/nanoplastic degradation: A comprehensive review

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Tiny plastic particles called micro- and nanoplastics are turning up everywhere, in our oceans, soil, and likely our bodies, raising concerns about long-term health effects. This review rounds up the latest science on using light-activated materials (photocatalysts) to break down these plastic particles, including newer "green" methods made from plants, algae, and bacteria that could make cleanup cheaper and more eco-friendly. While these technologies are still being developed rather than ready for widespread use, they represent a promising direction for tackling plastic pollution at its source.

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.