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Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye by Promising Zinc Copper Ferrite Nanoparticles for Wastewater Treatment

Researchers synthesized copper-zinc ferrite nanoparticles and tested their ability to break down methylene blue dye in wastewater using photocatalysis. They found that the nanoparticles effectively degraded the dye under light exposure, demonstrating strong potential for water treatment applications. The study presents a relatively simple and cost-effective approach for removing harmful dye pollutants from industrial wastewater.

2024 Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 34 citations
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Effective Removal of Methylene Blue by Mn3O4/NiO Nanocomposite under Visible Light

Researchers synthesized manganese oxide and nickel oxide nanocomposites and tested their ability to remove methylene blue dye from wastewater under visible light through photocatalysis. The study found that the nanocomposite effectively degraded the dye, demonstrating a low-cost approach to wastewater treatment that could help address water pollution challenges.

2023 Separations 18 citations
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Merits of photocatalytic activity of synthesized (ZnxCu(1−x)Fe2O4); x = (0–1) magnetic nanoparticles for wastewater treatment

Researchers synthesized zinc copper ferrite nanoparticles using a co-precipitation method and evaluated their photocatalytic performance for degrading methyl orange dye in wastewater. They found that the optimized nanoparticle composition achieved significant dye degradation under UV light exposure. The study suggests these magnetic nanoparticles could serve as reusable photocatalysts for treating dye-contaminated wastewater.

2024 Journal of Materials Science 18 citations
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Optimization of methylene blue dye degradation using heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction with Fe3O4 nanoparticles/PVDF macrospheres: A response surface methodology approach

Researchers characterized polypropylene microplastics using SEM and FTIR analysis, finding irregular shapes with cracks and a size distribution of 14-96 micrometers, and tested sodium lauryl sulfate at 5% concentration as an effective dispersant for improving stability in suspension. The study provides foundational insights into polypropylene microplastic physical and chemical properties relevant to toxicological testing and environmental fate studies.

2024 ESTEEM Academic Journal 1 citations
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Fenton and solar Fenton processes: inexpensive green technologies for the decontamination of wastewater from toxic Rhodamine B dye pollutant

Not directly relevant to microplastics — this paper evaluates Fenton and solar Fenton oxidation processes for degrading Rhodamine B textile dye in wastewater.

2023 Water Practice & Technology 12 citations
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Sunlight And UV-Assisted Photocatalytic Degradation of Auramine-O and Metanil Yellow Using NiFe2O4 Nanocatalyst

Researchers synthesized a NiFe2O4 nanocatalyst via the sol-gel method and investigated its photocatalytic activity for degrading Auramine-O and Metanil Yellow synthetic dyes in industrial wastewater under both sunlight and UV irradiation. The study optimized operational parameters including pH, catalyst dose, irradiation time, and initial dye concentration, confirming nanoscale morphology and elemental composition via SEM and EDX.

2025 Annual Methodological Archive Research Review
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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.

2025 Results in Chemistry
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Characterization of Fe3O4/rGO Composites from Natural Sources: Application for Dyes Color Degradation in Aqueous Solution

This materials chemistry paper describes the synthesis of iron oxide/graphene oxide composite nanoparticles from natural sources and tests their ability to break down dye pollutants in water. It is focused on water treatment chemistry rather than microplastic pollution specifically.

2020 International Journal of Engineering 13 citations
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Development and Upscaling of SiO2@TiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Methylene Blue Removal

Researchers synthesized SiO2-core and TiO2-shell nanoparticles through a reproducible low-cost method and tested their performance for removing methylene blue dye from water through adsorption and UV photodegradation. The core-shell structure exploited the synergy between SiO2 surface area and TiO2 photocatalytic activity to achieve efficient dye removal.

2023 Nanomaterials 18 citations
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Removal of textile microplastic fibers from water by photo-Fenton oxidation

A photo-Fenton oxidation process was tested for removing textile-derived microplastic fibers from water, achieving high removal rates under optimized conditions. The study offers a viable advanced treatment option for the challenging problem of fiber microplastics shed from laundry.

2025 Water Research 1 citations
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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.

2023 Molecules 10 citations
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Fe-Impregnated Charcoal for Enhanced Removal of Azo Dye Reactive Blue 194: Fenton-like Oxidation Conditions and Fate of Degradation Products in Activated Sludge System

Iron-impregnated charcoal effectively broke down an azo dye pollutant in wastewater under Fenton-like oxidation conditions, with the resulting degradation products further processed in an activated sludge system.

2023 Environment, Biodiversity and Soil Security
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A Radiative Chemical Process for the Methylene Blue Degradation by Natural Convective Nanofluid Flow over an Upright Cone

Researchers used finite difference numerical methods to simulate magnetohydrodynamic flow of nanofluids containing TiO2, Ag, Cu, and Al2O3 nanoparticles over an upright cone to study methylene blue dye degradation. The simulations showed that nanofluid composition significantly influenced heat transfer and dye degradation efficiency, with up to 81.4% of methylene blue degraded under sunlight irradiation.

2023 The Scientific World JOURNAL 3 citations
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Exploring the effective industrial dye pollutants degradation mechanism of MgO-rGO nanocomposites under sunlight as a sustainable and economical wastewater treatment solutions

Researchers investigated MgO reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites as sunlight-activated catalysts for degrading industrial dye pollutants in wastewater, finding effective decolorization under solar irradiation. The nanocomposite offers an economical and sustainable approach to advanced oxidation treatment.

2024 Global NEST Journal
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Application of 3D printing technology for green synthesis of Fe2O3using ABS/TPU/chlorella skeletons for methyl orange removal

3D printing was used to create iron oxide (Fe2O3) photocatalysts embedded in ABS/TPU plastic substrates combined with chlorella algae for degrading methyl orange dye from wastewater. The approach overcomes recyclability challenges of powdered photocatalysts by immobilizing catalytic material in a structured, reusable 3D-printed form.

2024 RSC Advances 6 citations
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Zero-valent iron supported-lemon derived biochar for ultra-fast adsorption of methylene blue

Researchers developed a nano zero-valent iron supported on lemon-derived biochar composite for ultra-fast adsorption of methylene blue dye from water, demonstrating its effectiveness as an ecofriendly and low-cost adsorbent for water treatment.

2022 Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 98 citations
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α-Fe2O3/graphene oxide powder and thin film nanocomposites as peculiar photocatalysts for dye removal from wastewater

Researchers created iron oxide-graphene oxide nanocomposites in both powder and thin-film forms to remove textile dye from wastewater, finding the powder form more effective — removing over 64% of Rhodamine B dye and remaining stable through six cleaning cycles.

2021 Scientific Reports 77 citations
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ZnO Semiconductor Nanoparticles and Their Application in Photocatalytic Degradation of Various Organic Dyes

Researchers synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using a green method with pepper plant extract and tested their ability to break down organic dyes in water under UV light. The nanoparticles achieved 100% elimination of methylene blue within 60 minutes and high degradation rates for other common dyes. The study demonstrates a sustainable approach to photocatalytic water treatment for removing organic pollutants.

2021 Materials 81 citations
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A Review on Photocatalysis Used For Wastewater Treatment: Dye Degradation

Researchers reviewed metal oxide-based photocatalysts — materials that use light to break down pollutants — for treating dye-contaminated wastewater, highlighting how rare-earth doping and nanocomposite design can overcome the limitations of standard titanium dioxide catalysts and improve degradation efficiency under visible light.

2023 Water Air & Soil Pollution 518 citations
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Optimal concentration and efficiency of the photo fenton system for the treatment of a synthetic textile effluent

This paper is not about microplastics; it evaluates Photo Fenton oxidation as a treatment process for synthetic textile wastewater effluents.

2023 Ambiente e Agua - An Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Science 2 citations
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Modeling polystyrene nanoplastics degradation in water via photo-Fenton treatment: A shrinking-particle approach

Researchers developed kinetic models for the degradation of polystyrene nanoplastics in water using photo-Fenton oxidation, a process combining UV light with iron-based catalysts. They investigated how particle size, agitation speed, and temperature affect the degradation rate using a shrinking-particle approach. The study demonstrates that photo-Fenton treatment is a promising method for breaking down nanoplastic pollution in water, though efficiency depends on optimizing multiple reaction parameters.

2024 Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 11 citations
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Using nano zero valent iron supported on diatomite to remove acid blue dye: synthesis, characterization and toxicology test

Researchers synthesized iron nanoparticles supported on diatomaceous earth and tested their ability to remove a toxic blue dye from water. The material showed effective dye removal and low toxicity to zebrafish, offering a potential green technology for industrial wastewater treatment.

2019 2 citations
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Rubber/BiOCl: Yb,Er composite for the enhanced degradation of methylene blue and Rhodamine B dyes under solar irradiation

Researchers created a composite material by combining a photocatalyst with recycled rubber from bicycle tires that can break down textile dyes under sunlight. The composite completely degraded methylene blue and rhodamine B dyes through solar-powered photocatalytic reactions. This approach demonstrates a practical way to repurpose rubber waste while simultaneously addressing water pollution from industrial dye contamination.

2025 Journal of Alloys and Compounds 11 citations
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Ultrasound-Assisted and Citric Acid-Guided Creation of ZnO Nanoparticles with Optimized Morphologies to Boost Malachite Green Photocatalysis

Despite its title referencing environmental remediation, this paper studies the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for degrading malachite green dye under simulated sunlight — not microplastic pollution. It examines photocatalysis chemistry for breaking down a persistent textile dye and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.

2025 Molecules 1 citations