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- Title
Remediation of nano- and microplastics in water environment using nanomaterials.
- Authors
Bodzek, Michał
- Abstract
Micro- and nanoplastic pollution of the aquatic environment is a worldwide problem with long-term and dangerous natural consequences. The problems of micro- and nanoplastic pollution, including their bioaccumulation and ecological risks, have become a major focus of public and scientific attention. Over the years, several effective technological innovations have been developed to remediate harmful micro- and nanoplastics, most of which are able to remove this pollution to some extent, although they are not intentionally installed for this reason. Nonetheless, given the negative effects of micro- and nanoplastics contamination of the aquatic environment, further efforts to improve current technologies are still desirable. Thanks to their multifunctionality and structural flexibility, nanomaterials are increasingly being used for water and wastewater treatment to improve treatment efficiency. In particular, the unique characteristics of nanomaterials have been exploited in the manufacture of high-performance adsorbents, semipermeable membranes and photocatalysts for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from the aqueous environment. This review examines the potential of nanomaterials to offer constructive solutions to solve problems and enhance the performance of existing materials used for micro- and nanoplastic removal. Current efforts and research directions that can be devoted to improving the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from the aquatic environment using nanomaterial-based strategies are discussed. Progress to date demonstrates the benefits of leveraging the structural and dimensional advantages of nanomaterials to enhance the performance of existing micro- and nanoplastic purification processes to achieve more sustainable purification. The control and elimination of micro- and nanoplastics depends on all of us; therefore, proper awareness of micro- and nano-plastic pollution must be provided to every person, as we are all part of the environment.
- Subjects
PLASTIC marine debris; NANOSTRUCTURED materials; MICROPLASTICS; WATER use; WATER pollution; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
- Publication
Desalination & Water Treatment, 2023, Vol 316, p557
- ISSN
1944-3994
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5004/dwt.2023.30172