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ClearShellac-paper composite as a green substrate for printed electronics
Researchers developed a shellac-paper composite substrate as a biodegradable alternative to plastic films for printed electronics, demonstrating comparable electrical performance while avoiding the microplastic pollution generated by conventional polyethylene terephthalate substrates.
Fabrication of surface embedded silver cellulose-based flexible transparent electrodes by self-assembly
Researchers fabricated flexible transparent electrodes by embedding silver nanowire networks within the surface layer of cellulose derived from waste corn straw, creating sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to conventional electronic components suitable for reel-to-reel processing.
Environmental footprint of voltammetric sensors based on screen-printed electrodes: An assessment towards “green” sensor manufacturing
Researchers conducted a life cycle assessment of screen-printed electrodes used in environmental sensors, comparing different substrate and electrode materials. They found that replacing noble metal electrodes with carbon-based materials significantly reduced environmental impact, and that ceramic, glass, or paper substrates were preferable to plastic to avoid microplastic release. The study highlights that even sustainability-focused sensor technologies should consider their own environmental footprint, including microplastic generation.
Electrochemical and physicochemical degradability evaluation of printed flexible carbon electrodes in seawater
Researchers developed a biodegradable, graphite-based electrode printed on a plant-derived plastic that can monitor water quality and dissolves quickly in seawater after use, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional sensor materials that leave behind non-degradable plastic and metal pollution.
Plasmonic filter paper for microplastic detection: SERS enhancement, size dependence, and quantitative limitations
Researchers fabricated SERS-active gold-coated filter paper substrates and evaluated their performance for detecting microplastics, finding that SERS signal strength depends significantly on particle size and that the technique has inherent limitations for quantitative analysis of microplastic concentrations.
Moving Toward Paperization of Packaging Industry: Use of Laponite and Montmorillonite Nanoclays for Recyclable and Biodegradable High-Barrier Paper
Researchers developed a biodegradable paper coating using polyvinyl alcohol and nanoclays (laponite and montmorillonite) that achieves oxygen barrier performance nine times better than PET plastic film. This work is directly relevant to microplastic pollution because replacing conventional plastic packaging with biodegradable, non-microplastic-forming alternatives is a key strategy for reducing environmental plastic loads.
Characteristics of laser printed waste paper fibers filled polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) based composite films
Researchers incorporated laser-printed waste paper fibers into PBAT (a biodegradable thermoplastic) composite films, achieving cost reduction while improving mechanical properties, and exploring this as a higher-value use for laser-printed paper waste that otherwise contributes to microplastic pollution.
Size-matching effects in quantitative detection of PS nanoplastics using controllable and reusable Ag nanoarrays SERS substrates
Researchers fabricated silver nanoarrays with tunable inter-column spacing in anodized aluminum oxide templates and showed that matching array geometry to target nanoplastic particle size enables sensitive SERS detection (limit of detection 10 µg/mL) in river water, rainwater, and tap water, with the substrate remaining effective after 30 reuse cycles.
Biodegradable PEDOT:PSS/Clay Composites for Multifunctional Green‐Electronic Materials
Researchers developed biodegradable PEDOT:PSS/montmorillonite clay composites with nacre-inspired layered nanostructures that are degradable by superworm larvae while maintaining multifunctional electronic properties. The work demonstrates a path toward reducing both electronic waste and microplastic pollution from conventional conductive polymer materials.
A gold nanoparticle doped flexible substrate for microplastics SERS detection
Researchers developed a gold nanoparticle-doped filter paper as a flexible substrate for detecting microplastics using surface-enhanced Raman scattering. The method achieved a minimum detectable concentration of 0.1 grams per liter for PET in water and was successfully validated by detecting microplastics in tap water and pond water samples.
A Paper‐Based Triboelectric Touch Interface: Toward Fully Green and Recyclable Internet of Things
Researchers developed a fully paper-based triboelectric touch sensor using cellulose materials, creating a biodegradable electronic interface that avoids the plastic waste typically associated with conventional touch technology.
Controlled surface acetylation of cellulosics to tune biodegradability while expanding their use towards common petrochemical-based plastics
Not relevant to microplastics — this study demonstrates surface acetylation of cellulose paper fibers to improve wet strength and moisture resistance while maintaining biodegradability, positioned as an alternative to petrochemical plastics.
Detection of nanoplastics based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering with silver nanowire arrays on regenerated cellulose films
Surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrates made from silver nanowires deposited on regenerated cellulose films achieved sensitive detection of nanoplastic particles including polystyrene and polymethylmethacrylate at concentrations in the nanogram-per-liter range, demonstrating a practical SERS platform for environmental nanoplastic monitoring.
Valorisation of metal-contaminated microplastic waste in the synthesis of porous metal-modified TiO2 semiconductors
Researchers explored a novel approach to valorize metal-contaminated microplastic waste by using it as a precursor for synthesizing porous materials. The method could convert a persistent environmental pollutant into a useful material while removing it from the environment.
Portable surface-enhanced Raman scattering platform for rapid identification of nanoplastics at single-particle level
Researchers developed a portable, gold-nanoparticle-coated paper substrate for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) that detects individual plastic particles down to 1 part per trillion, enabling rapid field identification of polystyrene and nylon nanoplastics released from food containers and teabags without laboratory equipment.
Development of a simple SERS substrate for the detection of pollutants and nanoplastics
Researchers fabricated silver- and gold-coated silicon SERS substrates and demonstrated their ability to detect nanoplastic particles as small as 50 nm by Raman mapping, achieving picomolar sensitivity for model compounds and showing strong potential for environmental monitoring of nanoplastics in food and water.
Cellulose nanofiber-based electrode as a component of an enzyme-catalyzed biofuel cell
Researchers developed a flexible, biodegradable biofuel cell using cellulose nanofiber electrodes as a plastic-free alternative for wearable sensors. The device performed comparably to plastic-based equivalents and is readily disposable like paper, offering a path toward reducing microplastic contamination from disposable electronic devices.
Leveraging IntrinsicHemicellulose in Cellulose Nanopaperfor Enhanced Nanoplastic Collection
Researchers demonstrated that cellulose nanopaper assembled from cellulose nanofibrils containing intrinsic hemicellulose can efficiently capture diversified nanoplastics from aqueous environments through interfacial adsorption and physical interception, leveraging the hierarchical lignocellulose microstructure for enhanced nanoplastic collection.
From molecular to nanoplastic SERS detection: insights into the role of analytes in plasmonic substrate design
Researchers investigated the gap between using probe molecules to demonstrate SERS substrate efficiency and the practical detection of nanoplastics, developing substrates and protocols that can identify and characterize nanoplastic particles directly in environmental samples.
Cellulose nanofibril-loaded filter paper for highly efficient removal of microplastics via multiscale capture mechanisms
Researchers fabricated a cellulose nanofibril-loaded filter paper composite and found it achieved over 93% removal efficiency for polystyrene, polypropylene, and PET microplastics through a combination of physical interception, electrostatic interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
Design, fabrication, and application of electrochemical sensors for microplastic detection: a state-of-the-art review and future perspectives
This review covers recent advances in electrochemical sensors for detecting microplastics in environmental samples, which offer advantages in sensitivity and portability over conventional laboratory methods. Researchers highlight strategies using nanomaterials, molecular imprinting, and surface-enhanced techniques to improve detection capabilities. The study suggests that electrochemical sensors represent a promising path toward affordable, rapid, on-site monitoring of microplastic pollution.
Electrochemical Capture and Sensing of Polystyrene Nanoplastics
Researchers developed an electrochemical method to capture and detect polystyrene nanoplastics from water using proline-functionalized mesoporous silica thin films on screen-printed gold electrodes. The sensor directly captures particles from water bodies, offering a simpler and cheaper alternative to conventional nanoplastic detection methods.
Linking the physical and chemical characteristics of single small microplastics or nanoplastics via photolithographic silicon substrates
Researchers developed photolithographic silicon substrates as a platform to co-locate individual small microplastics and nanoplastics, enabling simultaneous morphological and chemical characterization of the same single particles using multiple analytical instruments.
Determination of Nanoplastics Using a Novel Contactless Conductivity Detector with Controllable Geometric Parameters
Researchers developed a novel contactless conductivity detection method for capillary electrophoresis that enables sensitive quantification of nanoplastic particles in environmental samples, offering a simpler alternative to existing nanoplastic detection techniques.