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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Enhanced Fenton-like process over Cu/L(+)-ascorbic acid co-doping mesoporous silica for toxicity reduction of emerging contaminants
ClearFast, efficient and clean adsorption of bisphenol-A using renewable mesoporous silica nanoparticles from sugarcane waste ash
Sugarcane-derived silica nanoparticles were used to efficiently remove bisphenol A (BPA) from water at a wide range of pH levels. BPA is a plastic additive and endocrine disruptor that leaches from plastics, so low-cost removal methods are important for protecting drinking water supplies.
Harnessing limonene and Fenton's reagent for enhanced micro- and nanoplastic removal from aquatic systems
Researchers harnessed limonene combined with Fenton's reagent to enhance the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from aquatic environments, finding that this treatment approach effectively degrades persistent MNP contaminants that are otherwise difficult to eliminate from water systems.
Ecotoxicology Evaluation of a Fenton—Type Process Catalyzed with Lamellar Structures Impregnated with Fe or Cu for the Removal of Amoxicillin and Glyphosate
Not relevant to microplastics — this study evaluates the ecotoxicity of water treatment byproducts when antibiotics (amoxicillin) and pesticides (glyphosate) are broken down using Fenton-type advanced oxidation processes.
Ecosafety Screening of Photo-Fenton Process for the Degradation of Microplastics in Water
Researchers evaluated a photo-Fenton process using a zinc oxide and iron nanoparticle catalyst to degrade polypropylene and PVC microplastics in a continuous water flow system. They achieved more than 95% reduction in average particle volume after one week of treatment. The study also assessed the environmental safety of the treated water through ecotoxicological bioassays, working toward a degradation method that does not introduce new ecological risks.
Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, catalytic application and assessment of toxicity
Researchers developed iron-based magnetic nanoparticles as catalysts that can rapidly break down bisphenol A (BPA) — a common plastic additive and endocrine disruptor — in water using a combination of low-dose hydrogen peroxide and UV light, achieving complete degradation in under 15 minutes. The treated water also showed reduced toxicity to human cancer cells, suggesting this approach could help remove persistent chemical pollutants from water supplies.
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.
In Situ Electrochemical Synthesis of Squamous-like Cu2S Induced by Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria as a Fenton-like Catalyst in Wastewater Treatment: Catalytic Performance and Mechanism
Not relevant to microplastics — this study synthesizes copper sulfide (Cu2S) catalysts on copper mesh using sulfate-reducing bacteria for Fenton-like degradation of methylene blue dye in wastewater, with no connection to microplastic research.
Electrochemical Sensor Based on Spent Coffee Grounds Hydrochar and Metal Nanoparticles for Simultaneous Detection of Emerging Contaminants in Natural Water
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper describes an electrochemical sensor using spent coffee grounds hydrochar to detect the emerging contaminants hydroxychloroquine sulfate and bisphenol A in water.
Application of Fenton-like processes in the degradation of microplastics
This Croatian-language paper reviews how Fenton-like advanced oxidation processes can degrade microplastics in the environment. The review evaluates the effectiveness of these chemical methods as a potential tool for breaking down plastic particles in water treatment systems.
Synthesis of Amorphous MnFe@SBA Composites for Efficient Adsorptive Removal of Pb(Ⅱ) and Sb(V) from Aqueous Solution
Researchers synthesized a new composite material by growing manganese-iron oxide on a porous silica support for removing lead and antimony from contaminated water. The material removed over 99 percent of lead and 80 percent of antimony within two hours and performed well even in the presence of other dissolved ions. While not directly related to microplastics, the study contributes to water purification technology that could complement plastic pollution cleanup efforts.
Recent advances and challenges in advanced oxidation processes for degradation of nano- and microplastics in water: a critical review
This critical review evaluates four main advanced oxidation processes — ozonation, photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and electrochemical oxidation — for breaking down nano- and microplastics in water, summarizing what has been achieved and where major technical gaps remain. Developing effective degradation technologies is urgently needed because conventional water treatment systems do not reliably remove small plastic particles.
Preparation of a Series of Highly Efficient Porous Adsorbent PGMA-N Molecules and Its Application in the Co-Removal of Cu(II) and Sulfamethoxazole from Water
This paper is not about microplastics; it describes a porous polymer adsorbent material (PGMA-N) designed to simultaneously remove copper ions and the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole from water.
Molecular Oxygen Activation by Citric Acid Boosted Pyrite–Photo–Fenton Process for Degradation of PPCPs in Water
Researchers developed a pyrite-based photo-Fenton process enhanced with citric acid that activates molecular oxygen without needing added hydrogen peroxide, enabling cost-effective degradation of polypropylene plastic and organic pollutants under natural sunlight.
Advanced polystyrene nanoplastic remediation through electro-Fenton process: Degradation mechanisms and pathways
Researchers developed a new method using an electro-Fenton process with a copper-cobalt catalyst to break down polystyrene nanoplastics in water, achieving nearly 95% removal efficiency. The system generates powerful molecules called hydroxyl radicals that chemically decompose the plastic particles. While this is a laboratory-scale study, it demonstrates a promising technology that could help remove nanoplastics from drinking water and wastewater.
Fe Doping Enhances the Peroxidase-Like Activity of CuO for Ascorbic Acid Sensing
This is an analytical chemistry paper on iron-doped copper oxide nanozymes and their use as a sensor for ascorbic acid; it is not a microplastics research paper.
Current progress in sorptive eradication of microplastics from aqueous media: a review
This review summarized sources of microplastics and their health effects, and evaluated various sorbent materials—including biochar, activated carbon, and nanomaterials—used to remove MPs from water under different pH, temperature, and concentration conditions.
Photo-Fenton treatment of emerging pollutants in municipal wastewater using nanocatalysts: A sustainable approach
This study evaluated photo-Fenton oxidation using nanocatalysts as a sustainable treatment for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, personal care products, and microplastics in municipal wastewater. The nanocatalyst-driven process achieved higher removal efficiencies for emerging pollutants than conventional treatment, offering a promising upgrade for wastewater plants struggling with micropollutant removal.
Innovations in chemical degradation technologies for the removal of micro/nano-plastics in water: A comprehensive review
This review summarizes advances in chemical degradation technologies for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water, including photocatalysis, Fenton-based reactions, electrochemical oxidation, and micro/nanomotor approaches. Researchers analyzed the key factors that influence degradation effectiveness, such as particle properties and operating conditions. The study identifies current challenges and outlines future directions for developing practical chemical methods to address plastic pollution in water systems.
Catalytic polymerization of bisphenol A using a horseradish peroxidase immobilized microporous membrane reactor
Researchers immobilized horseradish peroxidase (HRP) on microporous calcium alginate membranes and used the system to degrade bisphenol A from synthetic wastewater, achieving effective BPA removal with good membrane reusability. The enzyme membrane reactor approach offers an environmentally friendly method for removing endocrine-disrupting chemicals from water.
Insight into microplastic-derived DOM modulation of interfacial reactive pathways in covalent triazine framework photocatalysis
Scientists found that tiny plastic particles in water break down into dissolved chemicals that can actually help clean up harmful pollutants like BPA (a chemical linked to health problems). When these plastic-derived chemicals interact with special cleaning materials that use light, they boost the breakdown of dangerous substances in water. This discovery could lead to better ways to clean contaminated water, though more research is needed to understand the full health impacts of these plastic-derived chemicals themselves.