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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Design and environmental applications of polyoxometalate-ionic liquid (POM-IL)-based molecular and composite materials
ClearNanoarchitectonics of molybdenum rich crown shaped polyoxometalates based ionic liquids reinforced on magnetic nanoparticles for the removal of microplastics and heavy metals from water
This study developed mesoporous composite adsorbents consisting of polyoxometalate-based ionic liquids on magnetic silica-coated nanoparticles for simultaneous removal of heavy metals and microplastics from water. The composites achieved high removal efficiency for both contaminant classes and could be magnetically separated for reuse, offering a dual-function water treatment material.
Water Purification and Microplastics Removal Using Magnetic Polyoxometalate‐Supported Ionic Liquid Phases (magPOM‐SILPs)
Researchers developed magnetic polyoxometalate-supported ionic liquid phase materials that can efficiently remove microplastics from water through a rapid filtration process, offering improved flow rates compared to conventional membrane filtration. This novel material approach shows promise for scalable microplastic removal in water purification systems.
Reciclagem química conduzida pelo uso de líquidos iônicos, como estratégia para mitigar a poluição por microplásticos
This study used low-toxicity ionic liquids to chemically recycle PET microplastics under mild temperature and pressure conditions. Ionic liquids offer a greener alternative to the harsh solvents typically needed for chemical recycling. The approach could help address microplastic pollution by providing a more environmentally friendly way to break down and recover value from tiny plastic particles that are difficult to collect and recycle by conventional means.
Role of Poly(Ionic Liquid) in Aggregation Behavior of Micro‐Particles in Aqueous Solvent
Researchers synthesized novel polymer-based flocculants (poly(ionic liquids)) that outperformed conventional aluminum-based coagulants in aggregating polypropylene and polystyrene microplastics from natural seawater, even under the high-salinity conditions where conventional treatments fail. Removing microplastics from marine environments is uniquely challenging because salt disrupts standard coagulation chemistry; these metal-free flocculants offer a more effective alternative. The work identifies a promising class of water treatment chemicals specifically suited to saltwater microplastic remediation.
Chemical Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Driven by the Use of Protic Ionic Liquids: A Strategy to Mitigate Microplastic Pollution
Researchers explored using environmentally friendly ionic liquids to chemically recycle PET microplastics through hydrolysis, recovering the raw material terephthalic acid. The most effective ionic liquid achieved over 80% PET conversion under relatively mild conditions compared to traditional chemical recycling methods. The study suggests that protic ionic liquids could offer a sustainable, less hazardous approach to breaking down PET microplastic waste.
Ionic liquid-based antimicrobial materials for water treatment, air filtration, food packaging and anticorrosion coatings
Researchers reviewed the synthesis and application of ionic liquid-based materials as antimicrobial agents across water treatment, air filtration, food packaging, and anticorrosion coatings, finding that the tunable charge, size, and morphology of ionic liquids make them versatile platforms for designing next-generation antimicrobial systems.
Microplastics in aquatic environments and the sustainable (nano)composite biodegradable and/or biocompatible polymer blends as mitigation solutions to plastic pollution
This doctoral thesis examines microplastic characteristics in aquatic environments and evaluates sustainable biodegradable polymer blends as potential mitigation solutions to plastic pollution. The research integrates monitoring, distribution analysis, and material development to address both the sources and consequences of microplastic contamination.
Micro-nanoplastics and metals : Development of material models and sorption properties in natural environments
This dissertation examines how micro- and nanoplastics interact with heavy metals in natural environments, developing material models to understand their sorption properties. Since plastics can act as carriers for toxic metals — concentrating and transporting them through ecosystems — the research has important implications for understanding combined pollution risks.
Chemical Recyclingof Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)Driven by the Use of Protic Ionic Liquids: A Strategy to MitigateMicroplastic Pollution
Researchers developed a chemical recycling process for polyethylene terephthalate plastic using protic ionic liquids as green solvents, enabling depolymerization under milder conditions than conventional methods. The approach achieved high PET conversion rates and yielded recyclable monomers, offering a more sustainable alternative for addressing PET waste and associated microplastic pollution.
Ionic Liquids as Extractants for Nanoplastics
This study proposed ionic liquids as a new class of extractants for removing nanoplastics from complex water and biological matrices. Ionic liquids could offer more efficient nanoplastic separation compared to conventional methods, enabling better quantification of nanoplastic contamination in food, water, and environmental samples.
Nano- and microplastics in the environment : presence, effects and their role as a Trojan horse for other pollutants
This thesis reviews the presence and effects of nano- and microplastics in the environment, examining how they act as carriers for other pollutants and discussing their potential health impacts on ecosystems and humans.
New Composite Materials and Processes for Chemical, Physico-chemical and Biochemical Technologies of Water Purification
This Russian review describes new composite materials and water purification processes based on sustainable chemistry principles, offering alternatives to conventional chemical water treatments that generate toxic by-products.
Emerging environmental contaminants at the air/aqueous and biological soft interfaces
This study used computational chemistry and experimental methods to investigate how emerging contaminants behave at air-water and biological interfaces at the molecular level. Understanding these interfacial interactions is important for predicting how microplastics and associated chemicals move between environmental compartments.
Innovative prototype for the mitigation of water pollution from microplastics to safeguard the environment and health
Researchers developed an innovative prototype device for removing microplastics from water through a combination of filtration and electrocoagulation, demonstrating high MP removal efficiency from both synthetic and real water samples in controlled trials.
Polyoxometalate nanocluster-infused triple IPN hydrogels for excellent microplastic removal from contaminated water: detection, photodegradation, and upcycling
Researchers developed a specialized hydrogel infused with copper-based nanoclusters to remove microplastics from contaminated water. The study found that the hydrogel could both adsorb and photodegrade microplastic particles under various conditions simulating real-world water environments. This scalable approach suggests a promising new strategy for tackling microplastic pollution in water bodies.
A proposed reporting framework for microplastic-metal mixtures research, with emphasis on environmental considerations known to influence metals
This study proposes a standardized reporting framework for research on microplastic-metal mixtures in freshwater, drawing on established knowledge of metal behavior to fill gaps in understanding how microplastics interact with metals and affect aquatic environments.