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Removal of microplastics from water by magnetic nano-Fe3O4

Researchers developed a method for removing microplastics from water using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles that attach to plastic surfaces, allowing the particles to be pulled out with a magnet. The technique achieved removal rates above 80% for common microplastic types in environmental water samples including river water, sewage, and seawater, suggesting a practical approach for water treatment.

2021 The Science of The Total Environment 276 citations
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The Application of Tannic Acid-Coated Magnetite Nanoparticles for Recovery of Microplastics from the Water System

Researchers developed a method using tannic acid-coated magnetic nanoparticles to capture and remove polystyrene and PET microplastics from water, achieving up to 98% removal efficiency. The magnetic approach allows easy recovery of the particles from water using a magnet. Better removal technologies like this could help reduce the amount of microplastics reaching drinking water sources and ultimately lowering human exposure.

2024 Water Conservation Science and Engineering 16 citations
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Preparation of magnetic Janus microparticles for the rapid removal of microplastics from water

Researchers developed a new type of magnetic particle that can quickly remove microplastics from water, achieving 92% removal of polystyrene and 61% removal of polyethylene in just 20 minutes. These magnetic Janus microparticles work by attracting plastic through multiple mechanisms and can be easily collected with a magnet for reuse. This technology could be a practical tool for cleaning microplastics from drinking water and wastewater, helping reduce human exposure.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 36 citations
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Enhanced removal of microplastics from wastewater hydrological pathways using a magnetically recoverable Fe 3 O 4 /carbon black nanocomposite

Scientists developed a new magnetic material that can remove nearly 99% of tiny plastic particles from wastewater before it gets released into rivers and oceans. The material works like a magnet to grab plastic pieces from dirty water, then can be pulled out and reused. This could help stop microplastics from building up in our water supply and food chain, where they may pose health risks to humans.

2026 Progress in Physical Geography Earth and Environment
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Effective removal of Micro- and nanoplastics from water using Iron oxide nanoparticles: Mechanisms and optimization

Researchers developed a magnetic separation method using iron oxide nanoparticles to remove micro- and nanoplastics from water, achieving up to 95% removal efficiency within just 20 minutes. The technique works through hydrophobic interactions between the iron oxide particles and plastic surfaces, and was particularly effective for smaller nanoplastics. The method offers a relatively simple, rapid, and cost-effective approach to filtering plastic particles from contaminated water.

2025 Chemical Engineering Journal 6 citations
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Removal of Micro and Nanoplastics from Water Using Magnetic Nanoparticles: A Review

This review evaluates the use of magnetic nanoparticles as a technology for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water. Researchers found that magnetic nanoparticles can effectively capture plastic particles through surface interactions and be easily separated from water using magnets. The study suggests this approach offers a promising and energy-efficient method for cleaning microplastic-contaminated water, though challenges remain in scaling it for real-world applications.

2024 Preprints.org 4 citations
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Application of Surface-Modified Natural Magnetite as a Magnetic Carrier for Microplastic Removal from Water

Researchers modified natural magnetite — a common iron mineral — with a hydrophobic chemical coating so it would stick to plastic particles in water, then used magnets to pull everything out. When applied to six common plastic types including polyethylene and polystyrene, finely-ground treated magnetite removed over 90% of the microplastics. This low-cost, naturally-sourced approach could offer a scalable method for cleaning microplastics from water supplies.

2025 Minerals 1 citations
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Engineered magnetic metal-organic frameworks for efficient and broad-spectrum adsorption of micro/nanoplastics in beverages

Scientists developed a magnetic material that can remove up to 98% of micro and nanoplastics from beverages, including different plastic types and sizes. The material works through a simple magnetic separation process and can be reused multiple times while maintaining good performance. This technology could help reduce human exposure to microplastics in drinks like water, juice, and other beverages.

2025 Journal of Hazardous Materials 9 citations
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Effect of aggregation behavior on microplastic removal by magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles

Researchers investigated how magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles can remove nanoscale microplastics from water. They found that 83 to 93 percent of the plastic particles could be captured within one hour, with removal efficiency strongly linked to how the nanoparticles and plastics clump together. The study shows that water acidity and salt levels significantly influence the process, offering practical guidance for deploying magnetic cleanup technologies.

2023 The Science of The Total Environment 60 citations
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Testing an Iron Oxide Nanoparticle-Based Method for Magnetic Separation of Nanoplastics and Microplastics from Water

Researchers tested iron oxide nanoparticles with hydrophobic coatings as a method for magnetically separating micro- and nanoplastics from water. The approach achieved 100% removal of larger microplastics and nearly 90% removal of nanoplastics using a simple permanent magnet, suggesting a viable method for water purification and environmental monitoring.

2022 Nanomaterials 78 citations
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Durably Superhydrophobic Magnetic Cobalt Ferrites for Highly Efficient Oil–Water Separation and Fast Microplastic Removal

Researchers developed superhydrophobic magnetic cobalt ferrite particles for removing microplastics from water using a simple coprecipitation method. The particles achieved nearly 100% microplastic removal efficiency with a capture capacity of 2.56 grams per gram, maintained stable performance across pH 1-13, and retained effectiveness after 10 reuse cycles. The study demonstrates a practical, recyclable approach to microplastic remediation in water treatment.

2024 Langmuir 16 citations
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Advanced green capture of microplastics from different water matrices by surface-modified magnetic nanoparticles

Researchers engineered magnetic nanoparticles with specialized surface coatings that attract and capture microplastics from water through electrostatic and molecular forces, allowing the plastic-laden particles to be pulled out with a magnet in about 20 minutes. This approach offers a faster and greener alternative to current water treatment methods for removing microplastic contamination.

2024 Separation and Purification Technology 37 citations
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Exploring the effective adsorption of polystyrene microplastics from aqueous solution with magnetically separable nickel/reduced graphene oxide (Ni/rGO) nanocomposite

Researchers developed a magnetic nanocomposite material that can effectively remove polystyrene microplastics from water and be easily separated using a magnet for reuse. This technology could help reduce microplastic contamination in water supplies, potentially lowering human exposure to these tiny plastic particles through drinking water.

2024 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24 citations
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Plastics adsorption and removal by 2D ultrathin iron oxide nanodiscs: From micro to nano

Researchers developed ultra-thin magnetic iron oxide nanodiscs for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water. The study found that these nanodiscs achieved high adsorption capacity through electrostatic and magnetic forces, and maintained over 90% removal efficiency after five reuse cycles, offering a cost-effective approach for treating plastic-contaminated wastewater.

2024 Chemical Engineering Journal 14 citations
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A Sustainable Method for Removal of the Full Range of Liquid and Solid Hydrocarbons from Water Including Up‐ and Recycling

Researchers developed iron oxide nanoparticles coated with alkyl phosphonic acid that can bind to a wide range of hydrocarbons — from dissolved oils to plastic particles — regardless of molecular weight or size, and can then be magnetically separated from water. The approach offers a promising tool for removing plastic pollution from wastewater, including microplastics that are too small for conventional filtration to capture.

2023 Advanced Science 12 citations
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A comprehensive review on impregnated magnetic nanoparticle in advanced wastewater treatment: An in-depth technical review and future directions

Researchers reviewed how iron-based magnetic nanoparticles (tiny particles 10–100 nm in size) can remove pollutants like heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics from wastewater with over 90% efficiency, while being recoverable with a magnet and reusable up to 10 times. The technology uses 20–30% less energy than traditional treatments and shows strong potential for large-scale water purification.

2025 Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment 6 citations
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Efficient removal of microplastics from aqueous solution by a novel magnetic biochar: performance, mechanism, and reusability

Researchers developed a magnetic biochar from rice husks that achieved 99.96% removal of microplastics from water, with the material showing excellent reusability and performance under various environmental conditions.

2022 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 90 citations
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Remediation strategies for micro/nanoplastic pollution using magnetic nanomaterials

This review surveys recent developments in using magnetic nanomaterials, such as iron oxide nanoparticles and magnetic composites, to remove micro- and nanoplastics from water and soil. These materials can capture plastic particles through adsorption, help clump them together for removal, or even break them down, and they can be magnetically recovered for reuse. The study highlights that magnetic nanomaterials offer a promising approach for cleaning up plastic pollution, though challenges remain in scaling up for real-world use.

2025 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 4 citations
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Harnessing Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Effective Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics: A Critical Review

This review summarizes how tiny magnetic nanoparticles can be used to pull microplastics and nanoplastics out of water by binding to them and separating them magnetically. While still facing challenges like scaling up and optimizing the particles, this technology could help reduce the amount of microplastics that reach drinking water and ultimately the human body.

2024 Nanomaterials 50 citations
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A New Approach

Researchers explored the use of magnetic spinel nano ferrites, including zinc ferrite and cobalt ferrite, as a green approach for removing microplastics from wastewater. They demonstrated that these magnetic nanoparticles could effectively adsorb various types of nanoplastics from both domestic and industrial wastewater, and that the adsorbed microplastics could be successfully recovered using eco-friendly solvents. The study presents a promising low-cost alternative to conventional microplastic removal methods.

2025 1 citations
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Emerging Applications of Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Remediation of Microplastics from the Aquatic Environment

This review examined the use of magnetic nanomaterials for removing microplastics from aquatic environments, summarizing how magnetic separation can efficiently capture plastic particles for remediation purposes. The authors highlight magnetic nanomaterials as a promising and scalable tool for microplastic cleanup.

2023 5 citations
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Advances in magnetic materials for microplastic separation and degradation

This review examines how magnetic materials can be used to capture and break down microplastics in water. Different types of magnetic particles, including iron nanoparticles and tiny magnetic robots, can attract and remove microplastics with high efficiency. These technologies could be important for cleaning up microplastic-contaminated water supplies and reducing human exposure through drinking water.

2023 Journal of Hazardous Materials 56 citations
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Synthesis, assessment, and application of two-dimensional ferromagnetic nanocomposites for the removal of microplastics from drinking water and wastewater effluent

Researchers synthesized ferromagnetic 2D nanocomposites and evaluated their effectiveness at removing microplastics from drinking water and wastewater effluent, finding they offer a promising technological innovation for addressing MP contamination in water treatment systems.

2025
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Microplastic transport dynamics and the path forward with magnetic nanoparticle based solutions

This review summarizes the widespread distribution of microplastics in aquatic systems and evaluates the use of magnetic nanoparticles as a solution for removing them from water. Magnetic nanoparticles can bind to microplastics and then be separated from water using magnets, offering a promising and efficient cleanup method. Effective microplastic removal from water is important because contaminated drinking water and seafood are major sources of human microplastic exposure.

2025 Journal of Environmental Management 5 citations