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ClearBi‐based photocatalysts for light‐driven environmental and energy applications: Structural tuning, reaction mechanisms, and challenges
This review examines bismuth-based photocatalysts that use visible light to break down environmental pollutants and convert energy. Researchers summarized various structural modification strategies that improve the photocatalytic performance of these materials. The findings are relevant to microplastic pollution because advanced photocatalysts represent a potential technology for degrading plastic particles in water treatment systems.
Preparation of heterojunction C3N4/WO3 photocatalyst for degradation of microplastics in water
Researchers synthesized a carbon nitride/tungsten oxide heterojunction photocatalyst that effectively degrades PET microplastics in water while simultaneously generating hydrogen, offering a dual-benefit approach to addressing plastic pollution through photocatalysis.
Research on the influence of g-C3N4 microstructure changes on the efficiency of visible light photocatalytic degradation
Researchers used computer modeling to redesign graphitic carbon nitride (a light-activated catalyst) by changing where amino groups attach, dramatically improving its ability to break down pollutants like bisphenol A and antibiotics under visible light. The optimized catalyst degraded some pollutants up to 32 times faster than the original material.
Visible-light-driven removal of tetracycline antibiotics and reclamation of hydrogen energy from natural water matrices and wastewater by polymeric carbon nitride foam
A polymeric carbon nitride foam photocatalyst was used to simultaneously remove tetracycline antibiotics from water and produce hydrogen fuel under visible light, achieving efficient degradation in natural water matrices and wastewater. The study demonstrates a dual-function photocatalytic system that addresses both water pollution remediation and renewable energy generation from a single solar-driven process.
MWCNTs Decorated with TiO2 as Highly Performing Filler in the Preparation of Nanocomposite Membranes for Scalable Photocatalytic Degradation of Bisphenol A in Water
Not a microplastics paper — this study develops nanocomposite membranes incorporating carbon nanotubes coated with titanium dioxide to photocatalytically degrade bisphenol A (a plastic-associated endocrine disruptor) in water, offering a scalable water treatment approach.
Microplastic degradation by hydroxy-rich bismuth oxychloride
A novel hydroxy-rich bismuth oxychloride photocatalyst (BiOCl-X) degraded microplastics at a rate 24 times higher than standard BiOCl nanosheets under light irradiation, with surface hydroxyl groups identified as the key structural feature that boosts hydroxyl radical production for plastic oxidation.
Research progress, trends, and updates on pollutants removal by Bi2WO6-based photocatalysts under visible light irradiation
This bibliometric analysis reviewed over 2,000 publications on bismuth tungstate (Bi2WO6) photocatalysts for pollutant removal under visible light. The compound has attracted growing interest for degrading organic contaminants in water. While focused on photocatalysis broadly, these catalysts have potential applications for breaking down microplastic pollutants in water treatment.
G-C3N4 Dots Decorated with Hetaerolite: Visible-Light Photocatalyst for Degradation of Organic Contaminants
Researchers developed a graphitic carbon nitride and hetaerolite composite photocatalyst that degrades organic contaminants under visible light, offering a cost-effective approach to removing emerging pollutants from water using solar energy.
Preparation of S-C3N4/AgCdS Z-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst and Its Effectively Improved Photocatalytic Performance
This paper is not about microplastics. It describes the development of a photocatalyst material (S-doped carbon nitride with silver-doped cadmium sulfide) designed to degrade organic dyes like Rhodamine B and methyl orange. While photocatalytic technology could theoretically be applied to plastic degradation, this study focuses entirely on dye removal chemistry with no connection to microplastic contamination or health effects.
Visible light driven degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films using GO/SCN nanocomposite
Researchers developed a graphene oxide and sulfur-doped carbon nitride nanocomposite capable of degrading both bisphenol A and low-density polyethylene microplastic films under visible light. The material achieved a 21% weight loss in LDPE films after 10 days of irradiation, along with significant surface changes. The study presents a photocatalytic approach for simultaneously breaking down microplastics and harmful organic pollutants in water using sunlight.
Construction of Novel Z-scheme Heterojunction in ZnFe2O4/P25 @ MOF-5 Nanocomposite from Plastic Waste for Efficient Photodegradation of Aqueous BTX Under Visible Light
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper synthesizes a novel MOF-5 based photocatalyst from plastic waste to degrade benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) compounds from wastewater using visible light photocatalysis.
Sustainability-driven photocatalysis: oxygen-doped g-C3N4 for organic contaminant degradation
This paper is not about microplastics. It discusses oxygen-doped graphitic carbon nitride as a photocatalyst for degrading organic contaminants in water, focusing on the material's enhanced charge carrier properties. While photocatalytic degradation could theoretically be applied to plastic pollutants, this study addresses general organic contaminant removal rather than microplastic pollution.
Z-Type Heterojunction MnO2@g-C3N4 Photocatalyst-Activated Peroxymonosulfate for the Removal of Tetracycline Hydrochloride in Water
Researchers developed an advanced photocatalyst that degrades nearly 97% of tetracycline, a common antibiotic pollutant, in water within 180 minutes using light-activated chemical reactions. The system showed good stability for reuse and reduced the toxicity of breakdown products. While focused on antibiotic removal rather than microplastics, this water treatment technology is relevant because microplastics often carry adsorbed antibiotics, and removing both contaminants is important for safe drinking water.
Low Environmental Impact Remediation of Microplastics: Visible-Light Photocatalytic Degradation of PET Microplastics Using Bio-Inspired C,N-TiO2/SiO2 Photocatalysts
Researchers developed bio-inspired carbon and nitrogen co-doped TiO2/SiO2 photocatalysts capable of degrading PET microplastics under visible light, offering a low-energy alternative to UV-based photocatalysis for remediating microplastic contamination in aquatic environments.
Visible-light photocatalysis by carbon-nano-onion-functionalized ZnO tetrapods: degradation of 2,4-dinitrophenol and a plant-model-based ecological assessment
Researchers created a hybrid material combining carbon nano-onions (tiny carbon spheres) with zinc oxide crystals that can break down the toxic industrial chemical 2,4-dinitrophenol using only visible light. The composite was effective, reusable, and showed low toxicity to plants, suggesting promise for cleaning contaminated wastewater.
Graphitic Carbon Nitride Embedded Bio-Based Acrylic Films as Surface Active Photocatalysts
Researchers developed bio-based acrylic films embedded with graphitic carbon nitride as photocatalytic surface coatings, testing their ability to degrade organic pollutants when activated by light. The films showed effective photocatalytic degradation while maintaining biodegradable properties.
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as an emerging photocatalyst for sustainable environmental applications: a comprehensive review
This review covers graphitic carbon nitride, a material that can break down pollutants using light energy through a process called photocatalysis. While not directly about microplastics, this technology could potentially be applied to degrade microplastics in water using sunlight. The review discusses how the material works, its current applications for cleaning up environmental pollution, and future directions for this sustainable technology.
Harnessing Bio-Immobilized ZnO/CNT/Chitosan Ternary Composite Fabric for Enhanced Photodegradation of a Commercial Reactive Dye
This paper is not about microplastics; it describes the fabrication and testing of a ZnO/carbon nanotube/chitosan composite fabric as a photocatalyst for degrading textile dye (Reactive Blue 4) in wastewater, with no connection to microplastic research.
Rhombohedral/Cubic In2O3 Phase Junction Hybridized with Polymeric Carbon Nitride for Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants
Researchers developed a phase junction photocatalyst combining two forms of indium oxide with carbon nitride, achieving effective degradation of organic water pollutants under visible light without requiring precious metals.
Engineering sulfur doped flower-like BiOBrxI1-x solid solutions for strengthened photocatalytic activities
Researchers engineered a new sulfur-doped photocatalyst (S-doped BiOBrxI1-x) with a flower-like nanostructure that uses visible light to break down pollutants, degrade microplastics, and fix nitrogen from the air. The sulfur doping improved light absorption and charge separation, and the material remained stable and effective after six reuse cycles.
Efficient photocatalytic degradation of microplastics by constructing a novel Z-scheme Fe-doped BiO2−x/BiOI heterojunction with full-spectrum response: Mechanistic insights and theory calculations
Researchers developed a new photocatalyst that can break down PET microplastics in water using the full spectrum of light, including visible light. The iron-doped material created deep cracks in PET plastic within just 10 hours of light exposure. This technology could eventually help remove microplastics from water treatment systems, reducing the amount that reaches drinking water.
Defect Engineered 2D Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Photochemical, (Bio)Electrochemical, and Microplastic Remediation Advancements
This review examines defect-engineered two-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride materials and their applications in photochemical reactions, bioelectrochemical systems, and microplastic remediation. Defect engineering was shown to substantially improve the photocatalytic performance of these materials for breaking down environmental contaminants including microplastics.
Photocatalytic Generation of Singlet Oxygen by Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Antibacterial Applications
This study developed graphitic carbon nitride photocatalysts for generating singlet oxygen as an antimicrobial agent, evaluating their effectiveness against pathogens in water treatment and assessing potential for co-degradation of microplastics.
Photodegradation of microplastics through nanomaterials: Insights into photocatalysts modification and detailed mechanisms
This review explores how nanomaterial-enhanced photocatalysts can break down microplastics that conventional water treatment fails to remove. The paper details key strategies like element doping and heterojunction construction that improve degradation efficiency, and explains the underlying mechanisms involving free radical formation and singlet oxygen oxidation.