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ClearThe dataset of the article “Bio-Carbon Quantum Dots Modified TiO2 Nanocrystals for Photocatalytic Degradation of PLA and PET Microplastics”
This entry is a raw experimental dataset (not a research paper) supporting a study on using bio-carbon quantum dot-modified TiO2 nanocrystals for photocatalytic degradation of PLA and PET microplastics.
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.
Microplastic Pollutant Degradation in Water Using Modified TiO2 Photocatalyst Under UV-Irradiation
This study tested modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysts for their ability to degrade microplastic pollutants in water using light-driven oxidation. Modified TiO2 showed improved photocatalytic activity against microplastics compared to unmodified TiO2, which suffers from limited efficiency under visible light.
Degradation of Emerging Plastic Pollutants from Aquatic Environments Using TiO2 and Their Composites in Visible Light Photocatalysis
This review examines how titanium dioxide-based photocatalysts can degrade microplastics and nanoplastics under visible light conditions. Researchers found that while some composite materials achieved complete degradation of polystyrene particles, overall effectiveness remains limited at the laboratory scale. The study identifies key challenges and proposes future directions for developing more efficient photocatalytic approaches to plastic pollution remediation in water.
Mechanistic vision on polypropylene microplastics degradation by solar radiation using TiO2 nanoparticle as photocatalyst
Researchers demonstrated that titanium dioxide nanoparticles acting as a photocatalyst under sunlight can degrade polypropylene microplastics in water. After 50 hours of exposure, the microplastics lost about 50% of their weight as the sunlight-activated catalyst broke down the plastic's chemical structure. The study offers a potential approach for using solar-powered photocatalysis to address microplastic contamination in aquatic environments.
Microplastic pollution reduction by a carbon and nitrogen-doped TiO2: Effect of pH and temperature in the photocatalytic degradation process
Scientists tested a carbon and nitrogen-doped TiO2 photocatalyst for degrading microplastics and found that degradation efficiency depended strongly on pH and temperature, with optimal conditions achieving significant surface mineralization of tested polymer types.
Indirect daylight oxidative degradation of polyethylene microplastics by a bio-waste modified TiO2-based material
Researchers developed an innovative method to break down polyethylene microplastics using a titanium oxide-based material combined with biowaste, requiring only indirect daylight rather than direct UV or heat. The approach achieved measurable oxidative degradation of the chemically resistant plastic under ambient conditions. The study suggests this low-energy photocatalytic method could be a practical tool for treating microplastic pollution in environmental settings.
Low environmental impact remediation of microplastics: Visible-light photocatalytic degradation of PET microplastics using bio-inspired C,N-TiO2/SiO2 photocatalysts
Researchers developed a new light-powered cleaning method using modified titanium dioxide to break down PET microplastics in water. The process works under visible light at room temperature, making it more practical and environmentally friendly than other cleanup approaches. This matters because PET is one of the most common plastics found polluting waterways.
Photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene microplastics by copper-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles
Researchers investigated photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene microplastics using copper-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles as an efficient approach to breaking down aquatic plastic pollution, addressing the limitations of conventional removal methods that only achieve surface-level reduction.
Investigation of the efficiency of several TiO2 microstructures for the photocatalytic degradation of nanoplastics.
Researchers tested the efficiency of multiple titanium dioxide microstructures for photocatalytic degradation of nanoplastics in aquatic environments, addressing the growing problem of sub-micron plastic fragments in global water systems. TiO2-based photocatalysis showed varying effectiveness depending on catalyst structure and particle properties.
TiO2-based photocatalysts for the degradation of microplastics in aquatic environments
Researchers synthesized TiO2-based photocatalysts via sol-gel and hydrothermal methods and characterized their morphology and photocatalytic properties for the degradation of microplastics in aqueous environments, optimizing catalyst formulations to improve efficiency and assessing their potential as an environmentally friendly advanced treatment for waterborne microplastic pollution.
First Insights into Photocatalytic Degradation of HDPE and LDPE Microplastics by a Mesoporous N–TiO2 Coating: Effect of Size and Shape of Microplastics
A nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide photocatalyst successfully degraded high-density and low-density polyethylene microplastics under visible light, with smaller particles showing greater degradation than larger ones or film-shaped particles. The study establishes a foundation for visible-light photocatalysis as a potential strategy for removing microplastics from water.
Visible light photocatalytic degradation of HDPE microplastics using vanadium-doped titania
Researchers tested vanadium-doped titanium dioxide photocatalysts for degrading high-density polyethylene (HDPE) microplastics under visible light, finding that vanadium doping extended the photocatalytic response into the visible spectrum and enhanced degradation rates compared to undoped TiO2. The study advances solar-driven microplastic degradation as a potential remediation strategy.
Novel CuMgAlTi-LDH Photocatalyst for Efficient Degradation of Microplastics under Visible Light Irradiation
Scientists developed a new photocatalyst material that breaks down polystyrene and polyethylene microplastics under visible light. The catalyst achieved significant degradation rates and worked through generating reactive oxygen species that attack plastic surfaces. This technology offers a promising green approach to removing microplastic pollution from water.
Investigation of the efficiency of several TiO2 microstructures for the photocatalytic degradation of nanoplastics.
This study tested the efficiency of several TiO2 microstructures as photocatalysts for degrading nanoplastics in aquatic environments. Results identified the most effective TiO2 configurations for breaking down sub-micron plastic fragments under light exposure.
Synergistic dual-defect band engineering for highly efficient photocatalytic degradation of microplastics via Nb-induced oxygen vacancies in SnO2 quantum dots
Researchers engineered a new material using niobium-doped tin oxide quantum dots that can break down polyethylene microplastics in water using visible light. The material works through a photocatalytic process, meaning sunlight can power the degradation of microplastics in real-world water conditions. This technology could offer a practical way to clean microplastic-contaminated water sources.
Waste medical mask-derived carbon quantum dots enhance the photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) over BiOBr/g-C3N4 S-scheme heterojunction
Researchers converted waste medical masks into carbon quantum dots and used them to enhance a photocatalytic material that breaks down PET microplastics. The upgraded catalyst degraded PET nearly three times more effectively than the base material alone. The study turns pandemic-generated plastic waste into a tool for addressing microplastic pollution, offering a creative recycling approach.
Design and Structural Modification of Advanced Biomaterials for Photocatalytic Degradation of Micro‐ and Nano‐Plastics
Researchers designed advanced biomaterials engineered to harness sunlight for breaking down micro- and nanoplastics through photocatalysis, combining nanotechnology and materials science to create eco-friendly, biodegradable particles capable of capturing and degrading plastic pollutants across diverse environmental conditions.
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of LDPE microplastics using TiO2-kaolinite and TiO2-montmorillonite nanomaterials
Researchers enhanced the photocatalytic degradation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) microplastics by developing TiO2-kaolinite and TiO2-montmorillonite nanocomposite materials, testing their effectiveness as part of efforts to address the ~300 million tonnes of plastic produced annually that accumulates in the environment.
Current Approach to Develop TiO2 Thin Film as Photocatalysts for Low-Density Plastic Degradation
This review covers titanium dioxide thin-film photocatalysts as a method for breaking down low-density polyethylene plastic waste using light energy. While photocatalysis shows promise for degrading plastic into carbon dioxide and water, challenges remain in scaling up the process and achieving complete mineralization of complex plastic materials.