Biotechnological methods to remove microplastics: a review

U Anand, S Dey, E Bontempi, S Ducoli… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Microplastics pollution is major threat to ecosystems and is impacting abiotic and biotic
components. Microplastics are diverse and highly complex contaminants that transport other …

Current research trends on cosmetic microplastic pollution and its impacts on the ecosystem: A review

Y Zhou, V Ashokkumar, A Amobonye… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Since the advent of microplastics, it has become a vital component, directly or indirectly, in
our daily lives. With advancements in their use, microplastics have become an integral part …

Marine plastics, circular economy, and artificial intelligence: A comprehensive review of challenges, solutions, and policies

E Kowsari, S Ramakrishna, M Gheibi… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, resulting in significant amounts of plastic
entering the marine environment. This makes marine litter one of the most critical …

Photodegradation of biodegradable plastics in aquatic environments: Current understanding and challenges

V Kaing, Z Guo, T Sok, D Kodikara, F Breider… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Direct and indirect photolysis are important abiotic processes in aquatic environments
through which plastics can be transformed physically and chemically. Transport of …

A comprehensive review of micro-and nano-plastics in the atmosphere: Occurrence, fate, toxicity, and strategies for risk reduction

VG Le, MK Nguyen, HL Nguyen, C Lin, M Hadi… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Micro-and nano-plastics (MNPs) have received considerable attention over the past 10
years due to their environmental prevalence and potential toxic effects. With the increase in …

[HTML][HTML] Catalytic approaches for the removal of microplastics from water: Recent advances and future opportunities

FM Zoppas, N Sacco, J Soffietti, A Devard… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics, which are small plastic particles, have become a growing environmental
concern due to their prevalence in aquatic and terrestrial environments. They persist for …

Artificial photosynthesis bringing new vigor into plastic wastes

S Kang, T Sun, Y Ma, M Du, M Gong, C Zhou… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The accumulation of plastic wastes in landfills and the environment threatens our
environment and public health, while leading to the loss of potential carbon resources. The …

[HTML][HTML] Indirect daylight oxidative degradation of polyethylene microplastics by a bio-waste modified TiO2-based material

P Amato, M Fantauzzi, F Sannino, I Ritacco… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics are recognized as an emerging critical issue for the environment. Here an
innovative chemical approach for the treatment of microplastics is proposed, based on an …

Distribution and risk assessment of microplastics in typical ecosystems in the South China Sea

X Zheng, R Sun, Z Dai, L He, C Li - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution in the marine environment has attracted worldwide attention. The
South China Sea is considered a hotspot for microplastic pollution due to the developed …

Impact of hydrogen metallurgy on the current iron and steel industry: A comprehensive material-exergy-emission flow analysis

Z Qiu, J Sun, T Du, H Na, L Zhang, Y Yuan, Y Wang - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of hydrogen metallurgy holds enormous significance in facilitating the low-
carbon and environmentally sustainable transition of iron and steel industries. However …