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Polypropylene microplastic degradation using ultraporous polarized hydroxyapatite and sunlight

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Marc Arnau, Jordi Sans, Carlos Alemán

Summary

Researchers demonstrated that ultraporous polarized hydroxyapatite combined with sunlight can degrade polypropylene microplastics, offering a photocatalytic approach that avoids energy-intensive treatment systems. The study presents a solar-driven degradation pathway using a biocompatible mineral material, with potential for both aquatic and terrestrial microplastic remediation.

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The development of effective technologies to remove microplastics (MPs) from both aquatic and terrestrial environments is an urgent necessity.

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