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Advancements in Magnetic Nanoparticles for Microplastic Removal: A Magnetic Solution to Microplastic Pollution
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Researchers reviewed magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) strategies for removing microplastics from water, evaluating approaches including magnetic biochar, carbon nanotubes, and ferrofluid-based systems, and found that while MNPs show strong remediation potential, their environmental toxicity, lifecycle impacts, and effects on human health require careful assessment before large-scale deployment.
Microplastic (MP) contamination has become a severe environmental problem, harming human health and marine ecosystems. Microplastics (MPs) have accumulated in numerous water sources due to plastic's extensive production and use. In recent years, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been investigated as a viable remedy for efficient MP clean up. This review presents an overview of the many magnetic nanoparticle-based strategies used for MP removal, including magnetic carbon nanotubes, magnetic biochar, hydrophobic Ferric oxide-silane-based nanocomposites (Fe-silane-based nanocomposites), Magnetic Polyoxometalate-Supported Ionic Liquid Phases (magPOM-SILPs), and oil-based ferro-nanofluids. Various characterisation and monitoring approaches are also considered to study the physical properties, chemical structure, and composition of the extracted MPs from the water. Although MNPs show promise, it is crucial to consider the environmental concerns connected to their use, including their toxicity, life cycle, and effects on human and animal health. The review paper thoroughly discusses MPs and MNPs, focusing on their importance in the clean-up procedure, different remediation strategies, and the impact of MNPs on the environment. 1. Microplastics and its harmful effects 2. Magnetic nanoparticles and their role in microplastics removal 3. Different magnetic nanoparticles based techniques 4. Characterization and monitoring techniques for microplastics
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