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ClearDC Versus ACElectrokinetic-Driven Strategy Coupledwith a Miniaturized Electrochemical-SERS Hydrogel Chip toward DynamicMonitoring of Microplastics
Researchers developed a miniaturized electrochemical-SERS hydrogel chip functionalized with poly(vinyl alcohol oxide)-gold nanoparticle composites and compared DC versus AC electrokinetic driving strategies for dynamic detection of microplastics, finding that AC operation enabled more versatile interfacial molecular control than DC approaches.
Separation and trapping of nanoparticles using pressure-driven flow and electrokinetic transport in micro- and nanochannels
Researchers investigated the separation and trapping of nanoparticles in micro- and nanochannels using combined pressure-driven flow and electrokinetic transport, exploring these techniques as potential methods for detecting and recovering nanoplastics dispersed in aquatic environments.
Simple microfluidic device for simultaneous extraction and detection of microplastics in water using DC electrical signal
A simple microfluidic device using a DC electric field between two microwires in a straight channel was developed to simultaneously extract and detect microplastics from water via electrophoretic accumulation. The compact design offers a rapid, low-cost approach to microplastic monitoring.
Focusing, sorting, and separating microplastics by serial faradaic ion concentration polarization
Researchers demonstrated a microfluidic technique that uses electric fields to continuously separate two types of microplastic particles in flowing water. This lab-on-chip approach could be developed into tools for monitoring or removing specific microplastic types from water treatment systems.
Filtering and continuously separating microplastics from water using electric field gradients formed electrochemically in the absence of buffer
Scientists developed a microfluidic system that uses electric fields to continuously separate particles — including microplastics — from water flow without chemical additives. Electric field-based separation could offer a low-energy, chemical-free approach to removing microplastics from water streams.
Electrochemical Detection of Microplastics in Water Using Ultramicroelectrodes
Researchers developed a new electrochemical method for detecting microplastics in water using ultramicroelectrodes. The technique works by monitoring changes in electrical current when microplastic particles collide with and adsorb onto the electrode surface, and the size distributions obtained closely matched independent measurements, demonstrating its potential as a practical detection tool.
Electrokinetic separation techniques for studying nano- and microplastics
Electrokinetic separation techniques including capillary electrophoresis and field-flow fractionation are reviewed for their application to separating, identifying, and quantifying nano- and microplastics, offering advantages over traditional size- and density-based methods that exclude the smallest particles.
A new approach in separating microplastics from environmental samples based on their electrostatic behavior
Researchers developed a novel electrostatic separation method to isolate microplastics from environmental matrices based on differences in electrostatic behavior between plastic particles and natural materials. The technique offers a low-cost, chemical-free approach to microplastic extraction that could complement or replace existing density separation methods in some applications.
Emerging electrochemical techniques for identifying and removing micro/nanoplastics in urban waters
This review examines emerging electrochemical techniques for detecting and removing micro- and nanoplastics from urban waters, highlighting their advantages over conventional methods for enabling real-time monitoring and efficient degradation.
Microplastic separation and enrichment in microchannels under derivative electric field gradient by bipolar electrode reactions
Researchers used microfluidic channels equipped with bipolar electrodes to create electric field gradients that efficiently separate and concentrate microplastic particles from water at the microscale. Computer simulations optimized the channel design and voltage settings, offering a potential precision tool for removing microplastics from aquatic environments.
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.
Coagulation technologies for separation of microplastics in water: current status
This review examines how coagulation water treatment technologies can remove microplastics from water. Conventional coagulation achieves 8-98% removal efficiency while electrocoagulation achieves 8-99%, depending on conditions, offering a potentially effective approach for reducing microplastics in drinking water and wastewater.
Current perspectives, challenges, and future directions in the electrochemical detection of microplastics
This review examines the emerging use of electrochemical sensors for detecting microplastics in the environment. Researchers found that while electrochemical methods have been widely explored for microplastic removal, their potential as low-cost detection tools remains largely untapped. The study highlights recent advances in nanoimpact techniques and electrode modifications that could make environmental microplastic monitoring more practical and affordable.
Microfluidic Devices for Microplastics Separation and Identification
This thesis explored the application of low-cost microfluidic devices for separating and identifying microplastics in water and biological samples, developing novel analytical platforms with potential for scalable environmental monitoring and detection of plastic particles.
Study of Micro-Plastics Separation From Sea Water With Electro-Magnetic Force
Researchers developed a method to remove microplastics from seawater using electromagnetic force, exploiting differences in electrical properties between plastics and water. The technique shows potential as a physical removal approach that avoids adding chemical agents to the marine environment.
Microfluidics-based electrophoretic capture and Raman analysis of micro/nanoplastics
Researchers developed a microfluidics-based electrophoretic capture system combined with Raman spectroscopy analysis to detect and characterize micro- and nanoplastics from aquatic ecosystems, exploiting differences in polymer composition to improve identification accuracy.
Microplastic in situ detection based on a portable triboelectric microfluidic sensor
Researchers developed a portable triboelectric microfluidic sensor that detects microplastics in water by measuring electrical charges generated as particles flow through a microchannel, demonstrating linear response to polystyrene particle size and concentration for field-deployable environmental monitoring.
Emerging electrochemical tools for microplastics remediation and sensing
This review examines emerging electrochemical approaches for both detecting and remediating microplastics in the environment, highlighting their advantages over traditional methods and identifying key challenges and opportunities for developing practical electrochemical tools to address microplastic pollution.
Removal of Microplastics from Wastewater by Methods of Electrocoagulation and Adsorption
This review examines electrocoagulation and adsorption methods for removing microplastics from wastewater, comparing them against conventional physical, chemical, and biological approaches in terms of removal efficiency, cost, and practical scalability.
Review: Impact of microfluidic cell and particle separation techniques on microplastic removal strategies
Researchers reviewed how microfluidic technology — the same miniaturized tools used in medical diagnostics to sort cells — could be adapted to separate and recover microplastics from water, offering a more precise and scalable alternative to conventional filtration methods used in wastewater treatment.
The exploitation of bio-electrochemical system and microplastics removal: Possibilities and perspectives
This review explores bio-electrochemical systems as a sustainable alternative for removing microplastics from water, since current removal methods are costly, energy-intensive, and can release toxic chemicals. Bio-electrochemical systems use microorganisms to generate electricity while simultaneously treating wastewater, offering a cleaner approach. Though still in early research stages, this technology could provide an efficient and environmentally friendly way to reduce microplastic contamination in water supplies.
Title Perniciousness of microplastics in the ocean and electrocoagulation in microplastic removal in effluent treatment process
This study reviewed the environmental harms of microplastics in the ocean and assessed electrocoagulation as a removal technology for wastewater treatment. Electrocoagulation showed promise as an effective and scalable method for removing microplastics from wastewater before ocean discharge.
Design, fabrication, and application of electrochemical sensors for microplastic detection: a state-of-the-art review and future perspectives
This review covers recent advances in electrochemical sensors for detecting microplastics in environmental samples, which offer advantages in sensitivity and portability over conventional laboratory methods. Researchers highlight strategies using nanomaterials, molecular imprinting, and surface-enhanced techniques to improve detection capabilities. The study suggests that electrochemical sensors represent a promising path toward affordable, rapid, on-site monitoring of microplastic pollution.
Recent advances in the detection of microplastics in the aqueous environment by electrochemical sensors: A review
This review surveys recent advances in using electrochemical sensors to detect microplastics in water environments. Researchers evaluated sensors made from carbon materials, metals, biomass materials, and microfluidic chips, comparing their detection capabilities and practical advantages like low cost and high sensitivity. The study highlights electrochemical sensing as a promising approach for real-time, on-site monitoring of microplastic contamination in waterways.