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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Modern Innovations and Applications in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coatings on Aluminum, Magnesium, and Titanium
ClearTreatment of electroplating wastewater using electrocoagulation and integrated membrane
This study developed an electrocoagulation and membrane filtration system that removes over 99% of heavy metals from industrial wastewater. While not directly about microplastics, the technology is relevant because microplastics in water often carry heavy metals that can leach into drinking water. Improved industrial wastewater treatment reduces the overall toxic burden in water systems that people depend on.
Comparison of Biocompatible Coatings Produced by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation on cp-Ti and Ti-Zr-Nb Superelastic Alloy
This biomedical engineering study compared the properties of surface coatings applied to titanium and titanium-zirconium-niobium alloys for use as medical implants. The research aims to improve implant biocompatibility and reduce infection risk, with no direct relevance to microplastic or environmental research.
The Application of Electrochemical Methods in Water Treatment
This review examines electrochemical methods for water treatment, covering electrocoagulation, electrooxidation, and electrodeposition processes and their applications for removing heavy metals, organic pollutants, and emerging contaminants including microplastics from water.
Corrosion of Titanium Electrode Used for Solar Saline Electroflotation
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it examines corrosion behavior of titanium electrodes used in solar-powered saline electroflotation water treatment systems.
Electrochemical remediation of microplastics: Progress and prospects in water treatment
This review examines electrochemical methods for removing microplastics from water, including electrocoagulation, electro-oxidation, and the electro-Fenton process. Evidence indicates that electro-oxidation can achieve removal rates as high as 99 percent under optimized conditions. The study highlights these techniques as promising alternatives for water treatment but calls for further research to scale them up for real-world applications.
Application of Electrochemical Oxidation for Water and Wastewater Treatment: An Overview
This review covers electrochemical oxidation, an advanced water treatment method that uses electricity to break down stubborn pollutants in wastewater. The technique can remove pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other persistent chemicals that standard treatment misses. While not specifically about microplastics, this type of advanced treatment technology is relevant to addressing the growing problem of emerging contaminants in drinking water.
Surface Modification and Alloying of Aluminum and Titanium Alloys with Low-Energy, High-Current Electron Beams
This materials engineering paper reviews surface modification of aluminum and titanium alloys using pulsed electron beams to create nanocrystalline surface alloys with improved properties. This is a materials science study with no relevance to microplastic pollution.
Durable Superhydrophobic Coating for Efficient Microplastic Removal
Researchers developed a durable superhydrophobic (water-repelling) coating on aluminum that can efficiently capture and remove microplastic particles from water. The coating attracted microplastics at high removal rates and remained effective over multiple use cycles. This type of material could be incorporated into water treatment systems or filtration devices to reduce microplastic contamination in drinking water and wastewater.
Investigating the Potential of Coagulants to Improve Microplastics Removal in Wastewater and Tap Water
Researchers found that adding coagulants (FeCl3 or Al2(SO4)3) to wastewater and tap water improved microplastic removal, with aluminum sulfate achieving 43% and 62% removal efficiencies respectively, though the high concentrations required suggest that combining coagulants with organic polyelectrolytes could improve practicality.
Corrosion and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy of Thin TiALN and TiCN PVD Coatings for Protection of Ballast Water Screen Filters
Researchers evaluated the corrosion resistance of titanium-based coatings applied to stainless steel mesh under simulated marine conditions. Corrosion-resistant materials are relevant to the design of durable marine monitoring equipment, including tools used to sample and filter microplastics from seawater.
An analytical strategy for challenging members of the microplastic family: Particles from anti-corrosion coatings
Researchers developed an analytical strategy for identifying and quantifying particles from anti-corrosion coatings, an often-overlooked fraction of microplastic pollution. The study applied multiple identification techniques to these challenging particles, improving the ability to accurately detect coating-derived microplastics in environmental samples.
Assessing the Removal Efficiency of Microplastics from Water Using Electrocoagulation
Researchers in Pakistan tested electrocoagulation as an affordable method for removing microplastics from water, measuring removal efficiency across different electrode materials and operating conditions. The technique achieved high removal rates while meeting sustainable development goals around clean water access, with iron electrodes outperforming aluminum.
Engineering functional nanocomposites for enhanced AOP-mediated microplastic mineralization: From mechanistic insights to water remediation strategies
This review examines how advanced oxidation processes such as photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and electrocatalysis can be used to break down microplastics in water. Researchers evaluated the strengths and limitations of each technique and explored how functional nanomaterials can enhance degradation performance. The study highlights promising directions for developing scalable water treatment solutions to address microplastic contamination.
Electrocoagulation as a Possible Treatment for Wastewater Contaminated with Microplastics - A Review
This review examined electrocoagulation and hybrid membrane technologies as innovative approaches for removing microplastics from wastewater, noting that MPs are omnipresent pollutants capable of biomagnification. The review covered the effectiveness of electrochemical processes, advanced oxidation, and membrane filtration systems including their combination for enhanced microplastic removal.
Heterogeneous Catalytic Process for Wastewater Treatment
This book chapter reviews heterogeneous catalytic processes for treating difficult-to-break-down wastewater pollutants. While not focused on microplastics directly, the technologies described — including advanced oxidation — are relevant to removing plastic-associated chemical contaminants from water.
Treatment of microplastics in water by anodic oxidation: A case study for polystyrene
Anodic oxidation (electrooxidation) was tested as a method for degrading polystyrene microplastics suspended in water. The electrochemical treatment showed progressive microplastic degradation, demonstrating potential for electrooxidation as a water treatment approach targeting suspended plastic particles.
Microplastics removal from aquatic environment by coagulation: Selecting the best coagulant based on variables determined from a systematic review
This systematic review and experimental study identifies the most effective methods for removing microplastics from water using coagulation, a common water treatment technique. Researchers tested different coagulants on three types of microplastics and found that aluminum-based coagulants were most effective. These findings could help water treatment plants better remove microplastics from the water supply before it reaches our taps.
Assessing the efficacy of electrocoagulation process for polypropylene microplastics removal from wastewater: Optimization through TOPSIS approach
Researchers evaluated electrocoagulation as a method for removing polypropylene microplastics from wastewater, testing different electrode materials and operating conditions. They found that using aluminum electrodes achieved up to 95.5% microplastic removal efficiency with relatively low energy consumption. The study suggests that electrocoagulation is a practical and cost-effective treatment option that could complement existing wastewater treatment processes.
Microplastic pollution remediation: a comprehensive review on electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) for degradation in wastewater
This review critically analyzed electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) for microplastic degradation in wastewater, examining reactive oxygen species mechanisms and identifying the most promising process configurations and future strategies for scaling up electrochemical microplastic treatment.
Catalytic approaches for the removal of microplastics from water: Recent advances and future opportunities
Researchers reviewed catalytic methods — including biological processes, advanced oxidation, and hydrolysis — for breaking down or removing microplastics from water, highlighting promising progress while noting that no single approach yet works efficiently at the scale needed for real-world water treatment.
Investigation of the Effectiveness of O2 Plasma Pretreatment for the Decomposition of (Micro)Plastics in Water
Researchers investigated whether oxygen plasma pretreatment could enhance the decomposition of microplastics in water. The study evaluated this approach as a potential solution for breaking down plastic particles that serve as carriers of contaminants in aquatic environments, contributing to the search for effective technologies to address waterborne microplastic pollution.
Advanced Oxidation Techniques and Hybrid Approaches for Microplastic Degradation: A Comprehensive Review
This review examines advanced oxidation processes for degrading microplastics, including photocatalysis, electrochemical oxidation, Fenton reactions, and plasma technologies, which generate reactive species capable of breaking down polymer chains. Hybrid systems combining these oxidation methods with biological treatments or membrane filtration showed particular promise for scalable microplastic remediation. The authors identify challenges around energy consumption, secondary pollutant formation, and the need for optimization before these technologies can be integrated into existing wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Research Progress on Electrochemical Oxidaiton of Aqueous Organic Pollutants Through Ti/SnO2-Sb Anodes
Despite its title referencing electrochemical oxidation of organic pollutants, this paper studies how titanium-based anodes (Ti/SnO2-Sb) can be improved for breaking down industrial dyes, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemical wastewater — not microplastic pollution. It examines electrode fabrication and modification strategies for advanced water treatment and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Micro- and nanoplastics removal from water and solid matrices: Technologies, challenges, and future perspectives
Researchers reviewed a decade of research on micro- and nanoplastic removal technologies across water and solid matrices, finding that conventional water treatment achieves over 80% microplastic removal but transfers most particles to sludge rather than degrading them, while advanced oxidation processes show strong degradation potential under controlled but not yet real-world conditions.