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ClearRecent Advances in Polymeric Systems for CO2 Capture: A Small Catalogue
This review surveys advances in polymer-based materials for capturing carbon dioxide as part of climate change mitigation. Polymer science advances relevant to CO2 capture are also applicable to developing materials that can remove microplastics from water and air.
Recent Advances in Seaweed Biorefineries and Assessment of Their Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage
Not relevant to microplastics research; this paper reviews the potential of seaweed-based coastal marine biorefineries for producing third-generation biofuels and capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Activated char from the co-pyrolysis of polystyrene and olive stone mixtures for the adsorption of CO2
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper converts polystyrene yogurt containers and olive stones into activated carbon materials for CO2 capture, focusing on carbon sequestration rather than plastic particle contamination.
Global Decarbonization Enabled by a Novel Strategy of Biomineralization for Concrete Corrosion Inhibition
Despite its title referencing concrete corrosion and coastal infrastructure, this paper studies a biomineralization-based method for protecting marine concrete structures from corrosion in order to extend their lifespan and reduce greenhouse gas emissions — not microplastic pollution. It examines life-cycle carbon accounting for this construction technique and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Innovative method for CO2 fixation and storage
Researchers developed an innovative method for fixing and storing atmospheric CO2, addressing the need to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations that have risen since the Industrial Revolution. The approach aims to provide a scalable pathway for sequestering CO2 from both ambient air and industrial exhaust gases.
Harnessing CO₂ for the Development of Biodegradable Polymers: A Review of Innovations in Green Chemistry
This review covers recent advances in making biodegradable polymers from captured CO2, an approach that simultaneously reduces greenhouse gas emissions and creates plastic alternatives that break down more readily than conventional plastics. The authors survey catalyst development, polymerization methods, and material properties of CO2-derived polymers like polycarbonates and polyurethanes. While not about existing microplastic pollution, replacing conventional plastics with CO2-based biodegradable materials could reduce both carbon emissions and long-term microplastic accumulation in the environment.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential of Novel CO2-Derived Polylactic-co-glycolic Acid (PLGA) Plastics
This study examines the greenhouse gas reduction potential of novel polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) plastics derived from captured CO2. The research suggests that these CO2-derived biodegradable plastics could offer an alternative to conventional petroleum-based polymers with a lower carbon footprint.
Harnessing green tide Ulva biomass for carbon dioxide sequestration
Researchers reviewed the potential of using Ulva seaweed from harmful green tide blooms as a resource for carbon dioxide sequestration through biochar production. They estimated that Ulva biomass could capture approximately 3.85 million tons of CO2 equivalent, with nearly half stabilized through conversion to biochar. While not directly about microplastics, the study explores how repurposing marine biomass could address both coastal pollution and climate change.
Microplastic Pollution in Oceans: A Barrier to Achieve Low Carbon Society
Microplastics in the ocean are not just a pollution problem — they may also impair the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, undermining one of Earth's most important climate regulators. This review examines how ocean microplastic pollution interferes with carbon sequestration processes and argues that reducing plastic production and improving waste management are essential steps for both climate and environmental health.
Carbon Capture Utilization for Bio-Based Building Insulation Foams
This study explored using carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere to make bio-based insulation foams as a greener alternative to petroleum-based building materials. Replacing fossil-fuel-derived plastics with biodegradable alternatives could reduce the long-term accumulation of microplastic pollution.
Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Chemical Electrolyte Recycling for Vanadium Flow Batteries: A Comprehensive Study
Not relevant to microplastics — this life cycle assessment study evaluates the environmental sustainability of recycling vanadium electrolyte in flow battery systems, finding that recycling cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 99.8% compared to producing fresh electrolyte.
Can microplastics pose a threat to ocean carbon sequestration?
This paper explores whether microplastic pollution in the ocean could interfere with carbon sequestration processes, including the biological carbon pump that moves carbon to the deep sea through sinking organic matter. If microplastics disrupt phytoplankton, zooplankton, or marine snow formation, they could undermine one of the ocean's key roles in regulating global climate.
Recent Advances in Seaweed Biorefineries and Assessment of Their Potential for Carbon Capture and Storage
This review covers recent advances in seaweed biorefinery technologies for producing biofuels, high-value chemicals, and carbon capture, examining the technical challenges that limit large-scale production. Seaweeds are highlighted for their rapid growth, lack of competition with food crops, and potential for CO2 sequestration.
Harnessing seaweed farming for climate mitigation in South Korea: evaluating carbon dioxide removal potential and future research directions
Researchers evaluated the potential of seaweed farming as a carbon dioxide removal strategy in South Korea. They found that seaweed cultivation can sequester carbon through biomass storage and dissolved organic carbon release, while also substituting carbon-intensive products. The study suggests that scaling up seaweed aquaculture could contribute meaningfully to climate mitigation goals, though more research is needed on long-term carbon storage pathways.
Low-cost activated carbon from the pyrolysis of post-consumer plastic waste and the application in CO2 capture
Researchers prepared low-cost activated carbon from char residue generated during the pyrolysis of post-consumer plastic waste and tested its application for CO2 capture. The study demonstrates that plastic waste pyrolysis byproducts can be repurposed into useful porous materials, offering a dual benefit of chemical recycling and carbon capture.
Pollutants to Products: A Tailored Multicomponent Photocatalyst for Simultaneous CO 2 and Plastic Waste Conversion
Researchers developed a photocatalyst that simultaneously converts CO2 and PET plastic waste into useful chemicals (CO, methane, ethylene glycol) using only light, with CO2 reduced at over 95% selectivity. The dual-use design eliminates the need for chemical sacrificial agents by using plastic as the electron donor for CO2 reduction. Beyond plastic recycling, the system also suggests a pathway for degrading microplastics, offering a single solar-driven process that tackles two major pollution problems at once.
Electrochemical Degradation of Plastic Waste Coupled with Hydrogen Evolution in Seawater Using Rosette‐Like High‐Entropy Oxides
Scientists developed an electrochemical method using high-entropy oxide nanosheets to break down polyglycolic acid (PGA) plastic waste while simultaneously producing hydrogen fuel from seawater. The process converts plastic-derived glycolic acid into carbonate at high efficiency while requiring significantly less energy than conventional water-splitting approaches. This dual-purpose technology offers a potential pathway for addressing plastic pollution while generating clean energy.
Recent advances in the research on effects of micro/nanoplastics on carbon conversion and carbon cycle: A review
This review examines how microplastics and nanoplastics are disrupting the global carbon cycle, the natural process that moves carbon through the environment. Microplastics interfere with the microorganisms that help convert and store carbon, and they reduce the ability of oceans and coastal ecosystems to absorb carbon dioxide. These disruptions could worsen climate change, which in turn affects food production and human well-being.
Marine plastics alter the organic matter composition of the air-sea boundary layer, with influences on CO2 exchange: a large-scale analysis method to explore future ocean scenarios
Researchers used six large-scale mesocosms filled with Mediterranean seawater to simulate high microplastic concentration scenarios, finding that polystyrene microbeads increased microbial biomass production and organic matter enrichment in the sea-surface microlayer, with potential implications for CO2 gas exchange at the air-sea boundary.
Disposal of plastic mulching film through CO2-assisted catalytic pyrolysis as a strategic means for microplastic mitigation
Researchers proposed CO2-assisted catalytic pyrolysis of spent agricultural plastic mulching film as an environmentally safer disposal route than conventional incineration or landfilling, which release harmful chemicals and microplastics. Using CO2 as a raw material in the pyrolysis process produced hydrogen and hydrocarbons while reducing harmful byproduct emissions.
Microplastic-Derived Carbon Emissions: From Granular Carbon to Dissolved Organic Carbon and Carbon Dioxide under Ultraviolet Radiation
Researchers examined carbon emissions from microplastics during aging processes, finding that MPs release not only dissolved organic carbon but also granular carbon particles as they degrade, expanding understanding of the contribution of plastic pollution to oceanic carbon cycling and carbon budgets.
Carbon sequestration reduced by the interference of nanoplastics on copper bioavailability
Researchers investigated how nanoplastics affect the availability of copper to marine phytoplankton, which play a critical role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. They found that nanoplastics reduced the amount of copper available to these organisms, impairing their photosynthesis and carbon sequestration capacity. The study suggests that nanoplastic pollution in the ocean could indirectly weaken a key natural process for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Impact of plastic pollution on atmospheric carbon dioxide
Researchers modeled the contribution of plastic pollution to atmospheric CO2 using an earth system climate model and found that carbon leaching from marine plastics or incineration has only a negligible effect on global climate, though emissions from plastic production itself are more significant.
Machine Learning-EmpoweredPlastic-Derived PorousCarbons for High-Performance CO2 Capture
Researchers developed a pipeline for upcycling plastic waste into porous carbon materials capable of high-performance post-combustion CO2 capture, combining experimental validations, numerical simulations, and machine learning optimisation to guide synthesis. The approach simultaneously addresses plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, with ML-empowered models identifying optimal synthesis conditions for maximising CO2 adsorption capacity.