Physical Sciences Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 3451 - 3466
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
The
pervasive
issue
of
micro
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
in
the
environment
has
escalated
into
a
global
concern,
necessitating
exploration
innovative
efficient
removal
strategies.
This
review
paper
provides
comprehensive
analysis
application
carbon
composites
mitigating
MNPs,
drawing
upon
wide
array
studies
technological
advancements
field.
Carbon
composites,
known
for
their
high
surface
area,
porosity,
functional
ability,
offer
promising
avenue
adsorption,
degradation,
MNPs
from
various
environmental
matrices.
We
delve
mechanisms
underlying
interaction
between
including
physical
chemical
binding,
photocatalytic
highlighting
factors
that
influence
these
interactions,
such
as
composite
structure,
chemistry,
conditions.
further
categorizes
activated
carbon,
nanotubes,
graphene,
biochar-based
examining
efficacy,
limitations,
potential
impacts.
A
critical
recent
field
laboratory
insights
composites’
practical
applications
performance
real-world
scenarios.
Additionally,
we
discuss
challenges
future
directions
developing
scalability,
regeneration,
sustainable
production
materials.
hold
significant
mitigation
offering
viable
solution
to
one
our
time’s
most
pressing
challenges.
However,
research
is
needed
optimize
materials
widespread
application,
enhancing
selectivity,
capacity,
durability
while
minimizing
unintended
consequences.
aims
catalyze
investigation
innovation
field,
paving
way
more
effective
technologies
nanoplastics.
Herein,
we
tailored
a
Bi2WO6–CaTiO3
(BWO–CTO)
nanostructure
for
the
effective
degradation
of
various
textile
dyes
such
as
rhodamine
B
(RhB),
methylene
blue
(MB),
methyl
orange
(MO),
and
Congo
red
(CR),
under
visible
light.
The
nanostructures
were
developed
using
simple
hydrothermal
method
characterized
XRD,
FTIR,
FE-SEM,
HR-TEM,
XPS,
PL,
EIS,
Mott–Schottky
analysis.
Different
with
varying
BWO
to
CTO
mass
ratios
(5,
10,
15,
20%),
denoted
5BWO-CTO,
10BWO-CTO,
15BWO-CTO,
20BWO-CTO,
respectively.
15BWO-CTO
heterostructure
exhibits
excellent
photocatalytic
activity
efficiency
98.5,
97,
84,
74%
RhB,
MB,
MO,
CR,
respectively,
within
60
min
irradiation.
appropriate
band
alignment
BWO-CTO
heterojunction
efficiently
suppresses
dissociation
excitons
extends
their
lifespans.
built-in
electric
field
allows
movement
charge
carriers
from
CTO,
following
Z-scheme
transfer
mechanism
high
redox
capacity.
kinetic
study
indicates
pseudo-first-order
model
higher
reaction
rate
(0.0691
min–1),
good
cyclic
stability
up
four
cycles,
energy
(927
kW
h/m3).
findings
affirm
prowess
BWO–CTO
potent
photocatalyst
targeted
dye
degradation.
TOC
LCMS
analyses
performed
evaluate
mineralization
possible
pathways
RhB
dye.
Physical Sciences Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 3451 - 3466
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
The
pervasive
issue
of
micro
and
nanoplastics
(MNPs)
in
the
environment
has
escalated
into
a
global
concern,
necessitating
exploration
innovative
efficient
removal
strategies.
This
review
paper
provides
comprehensive
analysis
application
carbon
composites
mitigating
MNPs,
drawing
upon
wide
array
studies
technological
advancements
field.
Carbon
composites,
known
for
their
high
surface
area,
porosity,
functional
ability,
offer
promising
avenue
adsorption,
degradation,
MNPs
from
various
environmental
matrices.
We
delve
mechanisms
underlying
interaction
between
including
physical
chemical
binding,
photocatalytic
highlighting
factors
that
influence
these
interactions,
such
as
composite
structure,
chemistry,
conditions.
further
categorizes
activated
carbon,
nanotubes,
graphene,
biochar-based
examining
efficacy,
limitations,
potential
impacts.
A
critical
recent
field
laboratory
insights
composites’
practical
applications
performance
real-world
scenarios.
Additionally,
we
discuss
challenges
future
directions
developing
scalability,
regeneration,
sustainable
production
materials.
hold
significant
mitigation
offering
viable
solution
to
one
our
time’s
most
pressing
challenges.
However,
research
is
needed
optimize
materials
widespread
application,
enhancing
selectivity,
capacity,
durability
while
minimizing
unintended
consequences.
aims
catalyze
investigation
innovation
field,
paving
way
more
effective
technologies
nanoplastics.
