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URSO, M. PUMERA, M.
Original Title
Nano/Microplastics Capture and Degradation by Autonomous Nano/Microrobots: A Perspective
Type
journal article in Web of Science
Language
English
Original Abstract
The growing use of plastic materials has led to the continuous accumulation of wastes in marine environments, which fragment into hazardous micro-and nanoplastics. These plastic particles absorb toxic organic pollutants on their surface, support bacterial biofilms growth, and propagate through the food chain, posing serious risks for human health. Therefore, nano/microplastics pollution has become a global issue, making their definitive elimination compulsory. Self-propelled nano/microrobots have demonstrated efficient removal of nano/microplastics from water, combining enhanced physicochemical properties of nano/microscale materials and active motion. During the last year, the potential of this technology to degrade nano/microplastics has been investigated. Here, the most advanced strategies for nano/microplastics capture and subsequent degradation by autonomous nano/microrobots are critically reviewed. A short introduction to the main propulsion mechanisms and experimental techniques for studying nano/microplastics degradation is also provided. Forthcoming challenges in this research field are discussed proactively. This perspective inspires future nano/microrobotic designs and approaches for water purification from nano/microplastics and other emerging pollutants.
Keywords
environmental remediation; micromotors; microplastics; nanomotors; nanoplastics; polymers; removal
Authors
URSO, M.; PUMERA, M.
Released
14. 5. 2022
Publisher
Wiley VCH
Location
WEINHEIM
ISBN
1616-3028
Periodical
Advanced functional materials
Year of study
32
Number
20
State
Federal Republic of Germany
Pages from
1
Pages to
12
Pages count
URL
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202112120
Full text in the Digital Library
http://hdl.handle.net/11012/208466
BibTex
@article{BUT178604, author="Mario {Urso} and Martin {Pumera}", title="Nano/Microplastics Capture and Degradation by Autonomous Nano/Microrobots: A Perspective", journal="Advanced functional materials", year="2022", volume="32", number="20", pages="1--12", doi="10.1002/adfm.202112120", issn="1616-3028", url="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202112120" }