Coagulation removal and photocatalytic degradation of microplastics in urban waters

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.

Recent Catalytic Technologies for Microplastics Removal in Water: Current status

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Researchers reviewed emerging catalytic technologies for removing microplastics from water bodies, documenting the scale of aquatic microplastic contamination and evaluating which treatment approaches show the most promise for protecting drinking water and aquatic ecosystems from these virtually indestructible pollutants.

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Microplastic Degradation: A Sustainable Approach

Microplastic Remediation in Aquatic Environment

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Researchers evaluated biological and physical strategies for removing microplastics from aquatic environments, including enzyme-based degradation and filtration techniques. Developing efficient remediation methods is urgent because microplastics persist and accumulate in water bodies, continuously cycling into food chains and posing long-term risks to ecosystem and human health.

Remediation of Contaminated Waters with Microplastics

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Researchers reviewed remediation technologies for microplastic-contaminated water, comparing physical filtration, chemical coagulation, and biological treatment methods against the backdrop of exponential global plastic production and the persistent fragmentation of polymers in aquatic systems.