Simultaneous removal of microplastics and doxycycline and preparation of novel hollow carbon nanocakes by pyrolysis

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.

Iron-loaded carbon derived from separated microplastics for heterogeneous Fenton degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride

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Researchers developed a way to convert collected microplastics into a useful iron-loaded carbon catalyst that breaks down antibiotic pollutants in water, turning a plastic waste problem into a water treatment tool with potential environmental benefits.

Optimizing Microplastic Removal using Biochar

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Researchers compared four filtration materials for removing polystyrene microplastics from water, finding that iron-modified biochar achieved 99.99% removal efficiency within six hours — far outperforming raw biochar (56%), coconut fiber (44%), and sand (29%) — with higher pyrolysis temperature and iron modification both significantly enhancing adsorption capacity.

Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste using metal-incorporated activated carbons for monomer recovery and carbon nanotube synthesis

Biochar and Biopolymer Based Nanomaterials for Microplastic Remediation: A Sustainable Approach for Environment

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Researchers reviewed biochar and biopolymer-based materials as sustainable microplastic remediation strategies, finding that materials like chitosan nanofiber sponges, graphene oxide-chitin composites, and metal-modified biochar achieve high removal efficiency through mechanisms including adsorption, electrostatic interaction, and physical entrapment, offering eco-friendly alternatives to conventional treatment methods.