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ClearBamboo Fiber Paper-Based Filter Material for Fastand Efficient Capture of Microplastics
Researchers developed an eco-friendly bamboo-derived cellulose paper filter that achieved 98% capture efficiency for polystyrene microplastics with an exceptionally high filtration flux of 21,167 L per square meter per hour, following an intermediate blocking model with excellent reusability over multiple cycles.
Bamboo Fiber Paper-Based Filter Material for Fast and Efficient Capture of Microplastics
Researchers developed an eco-friendly bamboo-derived cellulose paper filter that achieved 98% microplastic capture efficiency and high filtration flux of 21,167 L/m²/h for polystyrene particles, with greater than 95% removal for PP, PE, and PET. Life cycle assessment confirmed a 48.8% reduction in global warming potential compared to conventional polymer filters, with the filter maintaining 99% efficiency after 10 reuse cycles.
Biodegradable sponges made from chitin-cellulose nanofibers for sustainable removal of microplastics from aquatic environment
Researchers developed a biodegradable sponge made from chitin and cellulose nanofibers that can remove up to 93% of microplastics from water. The sponge maintained strong performance after four reuse cycles and naturally biodegraded in soil environments. The study presents a sustainable, eco-friendly approach to cleaning microplastic contamination from aquatic ecosystems without introducing additional persistent pollutants.
Revivable self-assembled supramolecular biomass fibrous framework for efficient microplastic removal
Scientists developed a sustainable material made from chitin and cellulose, two natural compounds, that can efficiently remove multiple types of microplastics from water. The material can be regenerated and reused multiple times without losing effectiveness, making it a practical tool for water cleanup. This type of affordable, eco-friendly filtration technology could help reduce human exposure to microplastics in drinking water.
Rapid removal of small particle-sized microplastics utilizing superhydrophobic wood membranes
Researchers developed a superhydrophobic wood membrane that achieves 99.6% removal efficiency for microplastics smaller than 10 micrometers. The membrane, created by treating wood with methyltrichlorosilane, maintained its performance across varying water flow rates and demonstrated excellent reusability and environmental friendliness. The study offers a practical and sustainable filtration solution for removing the smallest and most difficult-to-capture microplastics from water.
Aerogels Fabricated from Wood-Derived Functional Cellulose Nanofibrils for Highly Efficient Separation of Microplastics
Researchers developed aerogel filters from chemically modified wood-derived cellulose nanofibrils that achieved up to 100% efficiency in removing polystyrene microplastics from water. The aerogels captured microplastics through a combination of physical entrapment, electrostatic interaction, and hydrogen bonding, and maintained their effectiveness over eight filtration cycles. The study demonstrates a promising green technology using sustainable materials for addressing microplastic pollution in aquatic environments.
Efficacy of bacterial cellulose hydrogel in microfiber removal from contaminated waters: A sustainable approach to wastewater treatment
Researchers developed a bacterial cellulose hydrogel made from unused cellulose remnants and tested it as an eco-friendly filter for removing microfibers from contaminated water. The hydrogel achieved an average removal rate of nearly 94 percent and retained the captured fibers well, releasing only about 8 percent after washing. The study presents this bio-based approach as a sustainable and effective alternative for tackling microfiber pollution in wastewater.
Cellulose nanofibril-loaded filter paper for highly efficient removal of microplastics via multiscale capture mechanisms
Researchers fabricated a cellulose nanofibril-loaded filter paper composite and found it achieved over 93% removal efficiency for polystyrene, polypropylene, and PET microplastics through a combination of physical interception, electrostatic interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
Hybrid Chitin-Coffee Ground Biochar Foam for Microplastic Adsorption
Researchers developed a sustainable hybrid foam made from waste seafood chitin and used coffee ground biochar for filtering microplastics from water. The study found that the foam achieved consistently high adsorption efficiency across seawater, river water, and deionized water, particularly for polystyrene microspheres larger than 1 micrometer, offering an eco-friendly approach to microplastic removal.
Utilization of Bubbles and Oil for Microplastic Capture from Water
Researchers demonstrated a simple method using vegetable oil and air bubbles to capture over 98% of microplastics from water, achieving complete removal of larger particles and high capture of microfibers — a potentially passive, low-cost cleanup approach that avoids releasing secondary contamination into treated water.
Nano/Micro Hybrid Bamboo Fibrous Preforms for Robust Biodegradable Fiber Reinforced Plastics
Researchers created strong, eco-friendly composite materials by combining nano- and micro-scale fibers from bamboo, producing a biodegradable plastic alternative with improved mechanical properties. This work contributes to developing sustainable materials that could replace conventional petroleum-based plastics and reduce microplastic generation.
Flowthrough Capture of Microplastics through Polyphenol‐Mediated Interfacial Interactions on Wood Sawdust
Researchers created a plant-based water filter using wood sawdust coated with polyphenols (natural plant compounds) that captures over 99.9% of nano- and microplastics from water in a single pass. The filter works on many types and sizes of plastics and can be cleaned and reused multiple times. This bio-based approach could offer a practical, low-cost solution for removing plastic contamination from drinking water.
Lignin/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogel for Detecting and Effectively Removing Microplastics
Researchers synthesized a lignin/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel from bamboo-derived aminated lignin and showed it could effectively detect and adsorb polystyrene microplastics from water, demonstrating a biobased approach to microplastic removal.
Bacterial cellulose biopolymers: The sustainable solution to water-polluting microplastics
Researchers developed bacterial cellulose (BC) biopolymer filters as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polymer filters used in wastewater treatment plant microplastic removal. BC filters showed high MP capture efficiency and are biodegradable, addressing both microplastic pollution and the environmental costs of conventional synthetic filter maintenance.
Capturing the colloidal microplastics with plant-based nanocellulose networks
Researchers found that nanocellulose—a material derived from plants—can efficiently capture colloidal microplastics and even nanoplastics from water, including particles too small for conventional filters. Plant-based nanocellulose networks could offer a sustainable, biodegradable solution for removing the smallest and most challenging microplastic fractions from water.
Adsorbing nanoplastics through high-resilience lignin–polyurethane foam
Researchers developed a lignin-infused polyurethane foam that removes nanoplastics from water using two mechanisms: physical trapping in the foam's pores and chemical bonding between the plastic particles and lignin's molecular structure. This offers a promising, plant-derived approach to filtering tiny plastic particles from contaminated water. As nanoplastics are increasingly found in drinking water sources and human tissue, materials that can capture them efficiently are an important part of the solution.
Effective Removal of Microplastic Particles from Wastewater Using Hydrophobic Bio-Substrates
Researchers tested natural cattail plant fibers as a low-cost, biodegradable material for removing microplastics from wastewater. The hydrophobic fibers were effective at adsorbing microplastic particles, with removal efficiency influenced by water chemistry and contact time. The study suggests that plant-based bio-adsorbents could offer a sustainable and affordable alternative for filtering microplastics from water treatment systems.
Separation of microplastics from water using superhydrophobic silane-coupling-agent-modified geopolymer foam
Researchers created a water-repelling foam filter by modifying a geopolymer material with a silane coating and tested its ability to remove microplastics from water. The filter achieved roughly 99 percent removal of polyethylene microspheres and maintained its performance over approximately 200 treatment cycles. The study demonstrates that this inexpensive, chemically modified foam could be a practical tool for filtering microplastics from laundry and other wastewater sources.
Capturing colloidal nano- and microplastics with plant-based nanocellulose networks
Researchers developed a plant-based nanocellulose network that can capture even the smallest nanoplastic particles from water. The material works primarily through its moisture-absorbing properties, which are enhanced by the extremely high surface area of nanocellulose fibers. This technology could enable both better measurement of nanoplastic contamination in water and practical on-site collection of these hard-to-capture particles.
Advancing bacterial cellulose biopolymers & hydrogels to remediate microplastic pollution
Researchers developed bacterial cellulose biopolymers and hydrogels as biodegradable alternatives to fossil-fuel-based filters for removing microplastics from wastewater, optimizing operational parameters using response surface methodology. Results showed removal efficiencies of up to 99% for concentrated MP suspensions, with flow cytometry, electron microscopy, and ATR-FTIR confirming the flocculation mechanism and the potential for large-scale industrial application.
Sustainable Microplastic Remediation with Record Capacity Unleashed via Surface Engineering of Natural Fungal Mycelium Framework
Researchers developed a microplastic removal system using engineered fungal mycelium that achieved record-breaking capture capacity for plastic particles in water. The surface of the fungal framework was modified to attract and trap microplastics of various types and sizes. This nature-based approach offers a sustainable and potentially scalable method for cleaning microplastic-contaminated water.
Removal of microplastics from aqueous media using activated jute stick charcoal
Researchers developed an eco-friendly method for removing microplastics from water using activated charcoal made from jute sticks. The material achieved over 94 percent removal efficiency for PVC microplastics under optimized conditions, driven by electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions. The study introduces a low-cost, sustainable adsorbent that could be practical for water treatment in regions where jute is abundantly available.
Fatty acid foams for nonselective physical removal of microplastics from aqueous solutions
Researchers developed a foam-based separation method using microtubular assemblies of 12-hydroxystearic acid to physically remove microplastics from water, finding that fatty acid microtubules formed with ethanolamine jam within foam channels to suppress drainage and enhance retention of microplastic particles across diverse polymer types and particle sizes.
Sustainable Design of Bio-Composite Membranes for Dual Contaminant Separation and Environmental Remediation
This study developed a cellulose acetate composite membrane capable of simultaneously removing both microplastics/nanoplastics and oil contaminants from water using an environmentally benign fabrication process, offering a multifunctional alternative to conventional single-target treatment systems.