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Developments in advanced oxidation processes for removal of microplastics from aqueous matrices

This review evaluates advanced oxidation processes for removing microplastics from water, finding that photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and electrochemical methods can effectively degrade microplastics into smaller molecules, offering promising alternatives to conventional non-destructive treatment approaches.

2022 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 38 citations
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Comparison of ferrate(VI) and Fenton process for removal of microplastics from aqueous media

This Croatian-language study compares ferrate(VI) and Fenton oxidation processes for removing microplastics from water, evaluating which treatment is more effective. Understanding the efficiency of chemical treatment methods is important for developing water purification systems that can eliminate plastic particles before they reach consumers.

2023 Repository of Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology University of Zagreb
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Advanced oxidation processes for the elimination of microplastics from aqueous systems: Assessment of efficiency, perspectives and limitations

This review evaluates advanced oxidation processes as a strategy for breaking down microplastics in water systems, comparing techniques such as photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and ozonation. Researchers found that while these methods show promise for degrading microplastics into smaller, less harmful molecules, challenges remain in scaling them for practical use. The study identifies key limitations and suggests directions for making these technologies more efficient and applicable to real-world water treatment.

2022 The Science of The Total Environment 99 citations
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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.

2026 RSC Advances
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Catalytic degradation of microplastics

This review summarizes catalytic approaches for degrading microplastics in the environment, covering photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and other advanced oxidation methods, and evaluates their current effectiveness and limitations for addressing real-world microplastic contamination.

2023 Russian Chemical Reviews 21 citations
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Potential of Advanced Oxidation as Pretreatment for Microplastics Biodegradation

This review assessed the potential of advanced oxidation processes as pretreatment steps to enhance microplastic biodegradation, finding that UV, ozone, and Fenton-based treatments can weaken polymer structures and make them more susceptible to subsequent biological breakdown.

2023 Separations 49 citations
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A Short Review on Recent Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Microplastics Degradation

This review summarizes recent advances in advanced oxidation technologies (AOTs) for degrading microplastics, evaluating methods such as UV/ozone, Fenton reactions, and photocatalysis. The authors assess the efficiency, scalability, and limitations of each approach for treating microplastic-contaminated water.

2023 Journal of Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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Advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of microplastics from the environment: A review

This review of 54 studies found that advanced oxidation processes including UV photocatalysis, Fenton reactions, and sonolysis can successfully degrade microplastics in water, with all reviewed techniques achieving satisfying performance in degrading various plastic types.

2023 Water and Environment Journal 17 citations
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Advances in chemical removal and degradation technologies for microplastics in the aquatic environment: A review

This review summarizes recent advances in chemical methods for breaking down microplastics in water, comparing the effectiveness of various techniques including advanced oxidation processes. Developing better ways to destroy microplastics in water is important for public health because current wastewater treatment plants cannot fully remove these persistent particles before water reaches consumers.

2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin 45 citations
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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.

2024 Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 16 citations
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Degradation of microplastic in water by advanced oxidation processes

This review covers advanced methods for breaking down microplastics in water using powerful chemical reactions and light-activated catalysts that can degrade plastic particles into less harmful substances. Developing effective ways to destroy microplastics in water is critical for human health because conventional water treatment plants do not fully remove these particles from drinking water sources.

2024 Chemosphere 54 citations
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Photo-fenton oxidation of microplastics: Impact of polymer nature

Researchers tested photo-Fenton oxidation as a treatment method for microplastics, comparing degradation efficiency across different polymer types. The study found that polymer chemistry significantly influences how quickly microplastics break down under this oxidative treatment.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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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.

2025 Coordination Chemistry Reviews 1 citations
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Advanced Oxidation Techniques and Hybrid Approaches for Microplastic Degradation: A Comprehensive Review

This review examines advanced oxidation processes for degrading microplastics, including photocatalysis, electrochemical oxidation, Fenton reactions, and plasma technologies, which generate reactive species capable of breaking down polymer chains. Hybrid systems combining these oxidation methods with biological treatments or membrane filtration showed particular promise for scalable microplastic remediation. The authors identify challenges around energy consumption, secondary pollutant formation, and the need for optimization before these technologies can be integrated into existing wastewater treatment infrastructure.

2026 Catalysts
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Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for the Degradation of Micro and Nano Plastic

This review assesses advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) — including photocatalysis, ozone treatment, electrocatalysis, and Fenton reactions — as methods to break down micro- and nanoplastics in water. While AOPs can degrade plastic particles, most currently achieve only modest levels of complete mineralization, meaning significant plastic residues often remain. The study highlights the need to optimize and potentially combine these techniques to develop effective water treatment solutions for removing nanoplastics from drinking water and wastewater.

2024 Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series 2 citations
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Evaluation of Fenton, Photo-Fenton and Fenton-like Processes in Degradation of PE, PP, and PVC Microplastics

Scientists tested whether Fenton-based chemical processes, which use iron and hydrogen peroxide to create powerful cleaning reactions, could break down common microplastics in water. They found that the photo-Fenton process (using UV light) was effective at degrading polyethylene and PVC microplastics, but polypropylene was resistant to all treatments. This research is important because it explores practical ways to destroy microplastics in water treatment, though not all plastic types respond equally.

2024 Water 41 citations
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Photo-fenton oxidation of microplastics: Impact of polymer nature

Researchers investigated photo-Fenton oxidation as a treatment for microplastics, finding that degradation efficiency varies significantly by polymer type. Polymers with aromatic structures and those with greater oxidative susceptibility degraded more rapidly under photo-Fenton conditions.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Advanced oxidation in the treatment of microplastics in water: A Review

Researchers reviewed how advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) — chemical methods that generate highly reactive molecules — can break down microplastics in water rather than simply filtering them out. Unlike traditional treatment that just moves microplastics around, some AOPs can fully convert plastic fragments into carbon dioxide and water, making them a promising frontier for actual microplastic destruction in water treatment.

2025 Desalination and Water Treatment 10 citations
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Degradation of Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment by Advanced Oxidation Process

This review examines advanced oxidation processes as a potential green solution for degrading microplastics in aquatic environments, evaluating how strong oxidants generated by these processes effectively break down recalcitrant plastic particles that resist conventional treatment.

2025
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Microplastic degradation methods and corresponding degradation mechanism: Research status and future perspectives

This review summarizes current methods for degrading microplastics, including advanced oxidation processes, biodegradation, and thermal treatments, along with their underlying mechanisms. The study highlights that while several approaches show promise in laboratory settings, challenges remain in scaling these technologies for real-world environmental remediation of microplastic pollution.

2021 Journal of Hazardous Materials 313 citations