Harnessing Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Effective Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics: A Critical Review
Nanomaterials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(14), С. 1179 - 1179
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
The
spread
of
micro-
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
in
the
environment
has
become
a
significant
environmental
concern,
necessitating
effective
removal
strategies.
In
this
comprehensive
scientific
review,
we
examine
use
magnetic
nanoparticles
(MNPs)
as
promising
technology
for
MPs
NPs
from
water.
We
first
describe
issues
their
impact
on
human
health.
Then,
fundamental
principles
using
MNPs
these
pollutants
will
be
presented,
emphasizing
that
enable
selective
binding
separation
water
sources.
Furthermore,
provide
short
summary
various
types
have
proven
NPs.
These
include
ferromagnetic
coated
with
organic
polymers,
well
nanocomposites
nanostructures.
also
review
properties,
such
saturation,
size,
shape,
surface
functionalization,
stability,
influence
efficiency.
Next,
different
methods
utilizing
discuss
advantages,
limitations,
potential
further
development
detail.
final
part
an
overview
existing
studies
results
demonstrating
effectiveness
address
challenges
need
to
overcome,
nanoparticle
optimization,
process
scalability,
recycling
after
completion
process.
This
offers
extensive
insights
into
With
improved
understanding
advanced
materials
methods,
can
play
crucial
role
addressing
preserving
clean
healthy
environment.
novelty
article
is
emphasis
detailed
advantages
disadvantages
mentioned
application.
Additionally,
large
number
publications
field
provided.
Язык: Английский
Unraveling the Plastic Pollution in the Aquatic Environment of the Croatian Krk Island
Water,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(6), С. 785 - 785
Опубликована: Март 8, 2025
The
assessment
of
plastic
pollution
due
to
microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoparticles
(NPs)
was
performed
for
the
first
time
on
water
samples
from
four
natural
sites
located
near
beaches
Krk
Island,
Croatia,
namely
Melska,
Črnika,
rt
Šilo,
Zala.
MP
NP
occurrence
investigated
collected
during
December
2022
June
2023,
using
bulk
method
followed
by
filtration
stainless-steel
sieves
digestion
process.
Factor
analysis
Spearman’s
correlation
revealed
that
percentage
fragments
correlated
well
with
salinity
(ρ
=
0.76,
p
<
0.05)
filaments
brown
MPs
0.80,
0.05).
monitoring
throughout
sampling
periods
generally
showed
a
decrease
in
abundance
as
size
increased.
presence
indicated
potential
contributions
wastewater
outlets,
particularly
household
washing
machines,
either
directly
residents
or
tourists
abandoned
fishing
nets.
increased
concentration
NPs
over
could
signify
continuous
fragmentation
degradation
biofilm
formation
their
surface.
These
findings
potentially
be
explained
implemented
waste
measures
along
coast
which
30
October
2024
officially
declared
zero-waste
island.
Язык: Английский