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Use of ferrofluids in the removal of microplastics from waters

This paper explores using ferrofluids — magnetic fluids — as a method to remove microplastics from water. The approach leverages magnetic attraction to pull plastic particles from aquatic environments, offering a potential new tool for water treatment that could reduce plastic exposure for aquatic organisms and humans.

2023 Repository of Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology University of Zagreb
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Study on Harnessing Ferrofluid Technology for Efficient Microplastic Extraction from Ocean Water and Optimization of Manufacturing Materials

Researchers developed a ferrofluid-based method for extracting microplastics from ocean water, using magnetic attraction to selectively capture plastic particles mixed with ferrofluid. The technique offers a novel, efficient approach for ocean microplastic remediation and sample collection.

2025
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Magnetic Ferrous Fluid for Microplastics Extraction Application

Researchers tested a magnetic ferrofluid technique inspired by a student science fair project to extract microplastics from water using magnetic forces. This novel approach could offer a simple, low-energy method for removing microplastics from contaminated water sources.

2021 Materials science forum 6 citations
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Synthesis and Evaluation on the Performance of Ferrofluid in Wastewater Treatment

Researchers evaluated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (ferrofluids) as a water treatment technology capable of removing turbidity, metals, and organic contaminants. Magnetic nanoparticles that can also capture microplastics from water represent a promising approach for more comprehensive water purification.

2023
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Innovating Ferro-sonication approach for extracting microplastics from wastewater

Researchers developed a ferro-sonication approach for extracting microplastics from wastewater, combining magnetic separation with ultrasonic treatment to achieve high-efficiency particle recovery from complex effluent matrices.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 6 citations
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Removal of microplastics from water by magnetic nano-Fe3O4

Researchers developed a method for removing microplastics from water using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles that attach to plastic surfaces, allowing the particles to be pulled out with a magnet. The technique achieved removal rates above 80% for common microplastic types in environmental water samples including river water, sewage, and seawater, suggesting a practical approach for water treatment.

2021 The Science of The Total Environment 276 citations
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Efektivitas Ferrofluid dalam Penurunan Parameter Limbah Laundri

Researchers tested ferrofluid — a suspension of magnetic nanoparticles — for removing microplastics and other pollutants from laundry wastewater, achieving a 66% reduction in microplastic concentration, 70% reduction in suspended solids, and 50% reduction in dissolved solids, though surfactant removal was only 10%. These results suggest ferrofluid is a promising but partial treatment for the high microplastic loads in laundry wastewater discharge.

2023 Jurnal Serambi Engineering
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Effective removal of Micro- and nanoplastics from water using Iron oxide nanoparticles: Mechanisms and optimization

Researchers developed a magnetic separation method using iron oxide nanoparticles to remove micro- and nanoplastics from water, achieving up to 95% removal efficiency within just 20 minutes. The technique works through hydrophobic interactions between the iron oxide particles and plastic surfaces, and was particularly effective for smaller nanoplastics. The method offers a relatively simple, rapid, and cost-effective approach to filtering plastic particles from contaminated water.

2025 Chemical Engineering Journal 6 citations
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Effects of Impeller Shape and Rotational Speed in a Stirred Tank on the Microplastic Capture Efficiency using Oil-Based Ferrofluid

Researchers tested different impeller shapes and rotational speeds in a stirred tank to optimize the capture of microplastics using oil-based ferrofluid. The study found that impeller geometry and speed significantly affected microplastic capture efficiency, providing engineering guidance for ferrofluid-based removal systems.

2025 Progress in Applied Science and Technology
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Testing an Iron Oxide Nanoparticle-Based Method for Magnetic Separation of Nanoplastics and Microplastics from Water

Researchers tested iron oxide nanoparticles with hydrophobic coatings as a method for magnetically separating micro- and nanoplastics from water. The approach achieved 100% removal of larger microplastics and nearly 90% removal of nanoplastics using a simple permanent magnet, suggesting a viable method for water purification and environmental monitoring.

2022 Nanomaterials 78 citations
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Magnetic polymeric ferric magnesium chloride: Fe species distribution, characterization and coagulation removal of microplastics in water

Researchers developed a magnetic polymeric ferric magnesium chloride (MPFMC) coagulant and characterized its iron species distribution and physicochemical properties for use in removing microplastics from water. The study elucidated the coagulation mechanism by which MPFMC captures microplastic particles, demonstrating its potential as an efficient water treatment agent.

2024 New Journal of Chemistry 1 citations
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Magnetic Removal of Micro‐ and Nanoplastics from Water—from 100 nm to 100 µm Debris Size

Researchers demonstrated a magnetic method for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water using iron oxide nanoparticles that attract oppositely charged plastic particles. The technique was effective across a wide size range, from 100 nanometers to 100 micrometers, and worked with multiple plastic types. The study suggests that magnetic removal could help address the gap in current wastewater treatment, which struggles to capture the smallest plastic particles.

2023 Small 19 citations