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ClearFacile synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4/analcime nanocomposite for the efficient removal of Cu(II) and Cd(II) ions from aqueous media
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it synthesises a magnetic Fe3O4/analcime nanocomposite for removing copper and cadmium ions from water, focused on heavy metal remediation.
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.
Copper Adsorption to Microplastics and Natural Particles in Seawater: A Comparison of Kinetics, Isotherms, and Bioavailability
Researchers compared copper adsorption onto pristine and aged microplastics versus natural particles like algae and sediments in seawater, finding that natural particles generally had higher metal-sequestering capacity, challenging the emphasis on microplastics as dominant metal-transport vectors.
Adsorption and Desorption Behavior of Microplastics on Copper Ions in Aqueous Solution
This study investigated how microplastics of different types and surface chemistry adsorb and release copper ions in water. The findings show that microplastics can pick up and later release heavy metals depending on environmental conditions, acting as vectors that transport toxic metals through aquatic ecosystems.
Synthesis and Adsorption Characteristic Evaluation of Copper Hexacyanoferrate for Nanoplastic Adsorption Removal
Researchers synthesized copper hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles and evaluated their ability to adsorb microplastics from water, finding the material effective at capturing plastic particles through electrostatic interactions and identifying it as a candidate for water treatment applications.
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.
Impact of nanoplastics on the algicide efficacy of CuSO4 against Microcystis aeruginosa and the release of microcystin: A physiological and metabolomic analysis
Researchers investigated how nanoplastics affect the ability of copper sulfate to control Microcystis aeruginosa harmful algal blooms, finding that nanoplastics altered copper bioavailability and toxicity, reducing the efficacy of this common algicide.
Adsorption of Lead from Effluents Using Synthesized ZnO Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Study for Wastewater Treatment
This paper is not about microplastics — it evaluates synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles as an adsorbent for removing lead from contaminated water, addressing heavy metal pollution in wastewater treatment.
Preparation of a series of highly efficient porous adsorbent PGMA- N and its application in the co-removal of Cu(II) and sulfamethoxazole from water
Researchers synthesized a series of porous polymer adsorbents and tested their ability to simultaneously remove copper ions and the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole from water. Multi-contaminant removal materials address the reality that microplastic-contaminated water often contains heavy metals and pharmaceuticals as co-pollutants.
The potential of polyethylene microplastics to transport copper in aquatic systems: Adsorption and desorption studies
Researchers investigated the adsorption and desorption of copper (II) ions onto polyethylene microplastics in aquatic systems, varying operational parameters such as equilibrium time, pH, temperature, and initial metal concentration. They found that polyethylene microplastics can act as vectors for copper transport in water, with sorption behavior governed by multiple physicochemical factors.
Insights into adsorption behavior and mechanism of Cu(II) onto biodegradable and conventional microplastics: Effect of aging process and environmental factors
Researchers compared how biodegradable and conventional microplastics adsorb copper ions from water, examining how aging processes and environmental factors influence this interaction. The study found that aged microplastics had a greater capacity to bind copper than fresh ones, suggesting that weathered plastic debris in the environment may serve as carriers for heavy metal contaminants.
Characterization of polyethylene and polyurethane microplastics and their adsorption behavior on Cu2+ and Fe3+ in environmental matrices
Researchers characterized polyethylene and polyurethane microplastics and measured their ability to adsorb heavy metals, finding that both types can bind copper and iron ions from water — raising concern that microplastics may act as carriers that transport toxic metals deeper into aquatic ecosystems and food chains.
Adsorption properties and influencing factors of Cu(II) on polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate microplastics in seawater
Researchers investigated how polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate microplastics adsorb copper ions in seawater, characterizing adsorption kinetics and influencing factors to understand microplastics' role as vectors for heavy metal pollutants in marine environments.
Adsorption of Co2+ and Cr3+ in Industrial Wastewater by Magnesium Silicate Nanomaterials
This paper is not about microplastics. It describes the development of magnesium silicate nanomaterials for removing cobalt and chromium heavy metals from industrial wastewater. While water treatment technology is broadly relevant to environmental health, this study focuses entirely on metal ion adsorption chemistry with no connection to microplastic contamination.
Biofilm enhances the copper (II) adsorption on microplastic surfaces in coastal seawater: Simultaneous evidence from visualization and quantification
Researchers found that biofilm formation on microplastic surfaces significantly enhanced copper adsorption in coastal seawater, with visual and quantitative evidence showing that biofilm-coated microplastics accumulate substantially more copper than uncoated particles, increasing their potential as vectors for metal contaminant transport.
Sustainable Optimization of Biotechnology for Cu Recovery from Printed Circuit Boards
Sustainable biotechnology was developed for recovering copper from contaminated sources, including plastic-associated metal pollution. Biologically driven metal recovery reduces the need for energy-intensive chemical processes and could be applied to treat microplastic-metal co-contaminated waste streams.
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.
One-Pot Synthesis of Lamellar Fe-Cu Bimetal-Decorated Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Enhanced Removal of Cr(VI) from Water
This is not a microplastics study; it describes a graphene oxide material decorated with iron and copper nanoparticles for removing hexavalent chromium from water, achieving high removal capacity under acidic conditions via adsorption, reduction, and precipitation.
Polyoxometalate nanocluster-infused triple IPN hydrogels for excellent microplastic removal from contaminated water: detection, photodegradation, and upcycling
Researchers developed a specialized hydrogel infused with copper-based nanoclusters to remove microplastics from contaminated water. The study found that the hydrogel could both adsorb and photodegrade microplastic particles under various conditions simulating real-world water environments. This scalable approach suggests a promising new strategy for tackling microplastic pollution in water bodies.
Preparation, Characterization and Adsorption Properties of Chitosan-Iron Nanocomposite
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it describes the synthesis and characterization of a chitosan-iron oxide nanocomposite for removing methyl green dye from water, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Evaluation of microplastic contamination by metals in a controlled environment: A risk to be considered
Researchers found that polyethylene terephthalate microplastics readily adsorb nickel, copper, and zinc metals in aquatic environments, demonstrating that degraded plastics can act as carriers for metal contaminants and pose compounded environmental risks.
Exploring the Role of Polystyrene Microplastics in Cu Binding in Sea Surface Waters: An Experimental Perspective for Future Research
The role of polystyrene microplastics in binding copper (Cu) and altering its environmental mobility and toxicity was investigated, finding that microplastics can both adsorb and release copper depending on environmental conditions. This has implications for how microplastics modulate heavy metal hazards in contaminated environments.
Synthesis, assessment, and application of two-dimensional ferromagnetic nanocomposites for the removal of microplastics from drinking water and wastewater effluent
Researchers synthesized ferromagnetic 2D nanocomposites and evaluated their effectiveness at removing microplastics from drinking water and wastewater effluent, finding they offer a promising technological innovation for addressing MP contamination in water treatment systems.
Study on Adsorption of Heavy Metals Cu and Zn by Microplastics Under Different Aged Factors
Researchers examined how aging of polyethylene microplastics under different conditions -- varying pH, dissolved organic matter, and hydrogen peroxide -- affects their adsorption of Cu and Zn, finding that H2O2-induced aging most strongly enhanced heavy metal sorption capacity.