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ClearPhotocatalytic Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole and Enrofloxacin in Water Using Electrospun Composite Photocatalytic Membrane
Researchers prepared composite photocatalytic membranes by combining titanium dioxide and reduced graphene oxide with polymer nanofibers for degrading antibiotic contaminants in water. The study found that these electrospun membranes effectively broke down sulfamethoxazole and enrofloxacin under light exposure, offering a practical and reusable approach for removing emerging pharmaceutical pollutants from water sources.
Fabrication of biodegradable fibrous systems employing electrospinning technology for effluent treatment
This study examined the fabrication of biopolymer fibers via electrospinning technology, evaluating their adsorption and biodegradation mechanisms for removing toxic contaminants in wastewater treatment applications.
Upscaling of Electrospinning Technology and the Application of Functionalized PVDF-HFP@TiO2 Electrospun Nanofibers for the Rapid Photocatalytic Deactivation of Bacteria on Advanced Face Masks
Researchers developed electrospun nanofiber membranes made from PVDF-HFP polymer combined with titanium dioxide for use in advanced face masks with photocatalytic antibacterial properties. The study demonstrated that these functionalized nanofiber filters effectively deactivated bacteria while maintaining high filtration performance, offering a potential alternative to conventional mask materials.
Electrospun nanofiber membranes for the control of micro/nanoplastics in the environment
This review examines electrospun nanofiber membranes as next-generation filtration materials for removing micro- and nanoplastics from water, analyzing their performance advantages over conventional membranes and identifying remaining challenges for practical environmental application.
Advances in electrospun materials for the adsorption and separation of environmental pollutants: A comprehensive review
This review examines how custom-made electrospun fiber materials — ultra-thin fibers produced by an electrical spinning process — can act as highly effective filters for removing heavy metals, agricultural chemicals, and microplastics from contaminated water and soil. The authors conclude that electrospun adsorbents remain a promising and competitive remediation technology because their structure and chemistry can be precisely tailored to target specific pollutants.
Sustainable Electrospun Affinity Membranes for Water Remediation by Removing Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
Researchers developed sustainable electrospun membranes that can remove metal and metal oxide nanoparticles from water. These nanoparticles are released from industrial processes and consumer products and accumulate in waterways. While focused on metallic nanoparticles, similar membrane technologies are also being developed to remove microplastics and nanoplastics from water.
Nanophotocatalytic synergistic degradation of antibiotics and microplastics: Mechanisms, material design, and environmental applications
This review examines how microplastics and antibiotics interact in water during photocatalytic treatment, finding that microplastics can both help (by shuttling electrons) and hinder (by shielding light or hosting biofilms) the degradation process, depending on conditions. Aged microplastics — which have more surface oxygen groups — adsorb more antibiotics, making them tougher composite targets for treatment systems. Understanding these interactions is essential for designing water purification systems that can handle the combined pollution reality of modern waterways.
Photocatalytic and biological technologies for elimination of microplastics in water: Current status
This review examines emerging photocatalytic and biological technologies for breaking down microplastics in water, since conventional treatment facilities can capture but not fully destroy these particles. Researchers found that while photocatalysis and microbial degradation show promise, their effectiveness varies widely and the underlying mechanisms are only partly understood. The study highlights the urgent need for more efficient solutions to eliminate rather than simply filter out microplastic pollution from water supplies.
Adsorption of Methylene Blue and Tetracycline by Zeolites Immobilized on a PBAT Electrospun Membrane
Researchers developed a PBAT electrospun nanofibrous membrane incorporating zeolite that effectively adsorbed methylene blue and tetracycline from water, offering a promising material for removing emerging contaminants from aquatic environments.
Research technology of the core nanoyarn for Filtration Application
This paper describes the development of composite nanofiber yarn — using electrospinning technology — as a filter material for removing contaminants from water and air. Nanofibrous filters could be effective tools for capturing microplastic particles from drinking water and wastewater.
A Review on the Use of Metal Oxide-Based Nanocomposites for the Remediation of Organics-Contaminated Water via Photocatalysis: Fundamentals, Bibliometric Study and Recent Advances
This review examines how metal oxide nanocomposite materials can be used as photocatalysts to break down toxic organic pollutants in contaminated water using light energy. While focused on cleaning up dyes, drugs, and pesticides, the technology is relevant to microplastics because similar photocatalytic approaches are being explored to degrade plastic particles in water. Improving water treatment technologies like these could help reduce human exposure to the cocktail of pollutants, including microplastics, found in water supplies.
Advanced Nanotechnology in Wastewater Treatment: Investigating the Role of Nanoparticles in Pollutant Removal, Water Recovery, and Environmental Sustainability
This review examines how nanotechnology-based approaches — including nanoparticle adsorbents, nanofiltration membranes, and photocatalysts — can address persistent water pollutants including pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and heavy metals more effectively than conventional treatment methods.
Integration of photothermal water evaporation with photocatalytic microplastics upcycling via nanofluidic thermal management
Researchers designed a nanofiber reactor that simultaneously purifies water through solar-powered evaporation and breaks down microplastics using photocatalysis. The study achieved a high evaporation rate while converting microplastic pollutants into useful chemical products, demonstrating how both processes can work together in a single device by managing heat at the nanoscale.
Graphene oxide structure-oriented NM88B/GO/SA aerogel for highly efficient degradation of dye and antibiotic wastewater
This study developed an iron-based metal-organic framework aerogel for photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics in wastewater. Wastewater treatment improvements are essential for reducing the discharge of microplastics and co-pollutants like dyes and antibiotics into waterways.
Integration of Photocatalysis and Membrane Technology as a Hybrid System for Microplastic Degradation in Wastewater
Researchers evaluated a hybrid system combining TiO2 photocatalysis with membrane filtration for degrading microplastics in wastewater. The photocatalytic membrane reactor demonstrated effective removal and degradation of polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET microplastics, suggesting that integrated photocatalytic-membrane systems could improve microplastic removal beyond what conventional wastewater treatment achieves.
Nanotechnology-Based Approaches for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants from Water: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
This review examines nanotechnology-based approaches for removing emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and microplastics from water, comparing the removal efficiencies of nanomaterial adsorbents, photocatalysts, and membrane systems against conventional treatment methods.
Synthesis and Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Hollow Nanofiber for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye
Researchers synthesized and characterized titanium dioxide hollow nanofibers with enhanced photocatalytic properties, demonstrating their effectiveness in degrading methylene blue dye as a model wastewater contaminant.
A highly efficient supported TiO2 photocatalyst for wastewater remediation in continuous flow
This paper is not about microplastics — it presents a novel titanium dioxide photocatalyst supported on glass wool fibers for breaking down organic pollutants in wastewater under light exposure.
Removal of Microplastics in a Hybrid Treatment Process of Ceramic Microfiltration and Photocatalyst-Mounted PES Spheres with Air Backwashing
Researchers developed a hybrid water treatment system combining ceramic microfiltration with photocatalyst-coated spheres and air backwashing to remove microplastics and organic matter. The combined system achieved higher removal rates for both microplastics and dissolved organic compounds than any single treatment method alone. The study demonstrates a promising approach for upgrading existing water treatment facilities to better handle microplastic contamination.
Reviewing Perovskite Oxide-Based Materials for the Effective Treatment of Antibiotic-Polluted Environments: Challenges, Trends, and New Insights
This review covers perovskite oxide materials as catalysts for breaking down antibiotic pollution in water through advanced photocatalysis. While focused on antibiotic removal rather than microplastics directly, the technology is relevant because microplastics in water can carry antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Better water treatment methods that address multiple contaminants could help reduce overall human exposure to both antibiotics and microplastics.
Harnessing Bio-Immobilized ZnO/CNT/Chitosan Ternary Composite Fabric for Enhanced Photodegradation of a Commercial Reactive Dye
This paper is not about microplastics; it describes the fabrication and testing of a ZnO/carbon nanotube/chitosan composite fabric as a photocatalyst for degrading textile dye (Reactive Blue 4) in wastewater, with no connection to microplastic research.
Functionally Graded Chitosan Ferrite Beads for Photocatalytic Degradation of Eriochrome Black T and Congo Red Dyes
This study developed chitosan-ferrite beads for photocatalytic degradation of synthetic dyes in wastewater. Textile dyes frequently co-occur with microplastic fibers in wastewater effluents, and combined removal strategies are important for reducing multiple types of pollution simultaneously.
Recent Advances in Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation Approaches for Azo Dyes
This review summarizes recent advances in photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes from textile wastewater, examining the efficiency of various semiconductor photocatalysts and the reaction conditions needed for effective treatment.
Functionalization of cellulose acetate nanofibrous membranes for removal of particulate matters and dyes
Researchers developed functionalized cellulose acetate nanofibrous membranes capable of removing both microplastics and dye molecules from industrial wastewater. They used an innovative one-step surface modification process to create carboxylated membranes via electrospinning. The study demonstrates a new cellulose-based filtration approach that could address multiple contaminants in wastewater simultaneously.