Emerging isolation and degradation technology of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment

Microplastics (MPs, less than 5 mm in size) are widely distributed in surroundings in various forms and ways, and threaten ecosystems security and human health. Its environmental behavior as pollutants carrier and the after-effects exposed to MPs has been extensively exploited; whereas, current know...

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Published in:Environmental research 2024-02, Vol.243, p.117864-117864, Article 117864
Main Authors: Dai, Yaodan, Li, Lele, Guo, Zhi, Yang, Xue, Dong, Dazhuang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Degradation
Fate
Mechanism
Microplastics
Separation
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Summary:Microplastics (MPs, less than 5 mm in size) are widely distributed in surroundings in various forms and ways, and threaten ecosystems security and human health. Its environmental behavior as pollutants carrier and the after-effects exposed to MPs has been extensively exploited; whereas, current knowledge on technologies for the separation and degradation of MPs is relatively limited. It is essential to isolate MPs from surroundings and/or degrade to safe levels. This in-depth review details the origin and distribution of MPs. Provides a comprehensive summary of currently available MPs separation and degradation technologies, and discusses the mechanisms, challenges, and application prospects of these technologies. Comparison of the contribution of various separation methods to the separation of NPs and MPs. Furthermore, the latest research trends and direction in bio-degradation technology are outlooked. [Display omitted]
ISSN:0013-9351
1096-0953
DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.117864