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Self-propelled micro/nanomotors for removal of insoluble water contaminants: microplastics and oil spills
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This frontier review examines the capabilities of self-propelled micro/nanomotors for removing oil spills and plastic-based pollutants from water, discussing working mechanisms, current limitations, and future research directions for deploying these autonomous systems in environmental remediation.
This frontier review discusses the capabilities of self-propelled micro/nanomotors for the removal of oil and plastic-based pollutants in water, including future research directions for overcoming remaining challenges.
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