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Nano/Microplastics Capture and Degradation by Autonomous Nano/Microrobots: A Perspective

URSO, M. PUMERA, M.

Originální název

Nano/Microplastics Capture and Degradation by Autonomous Nano/Microrobots: A Perspective

Typ

článek v časopise ve Web of Science, Jimp

Jazyk

angličtina

Originální abstrakt

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.

Klíčová slova

environmental remediation; micromotors; microplastics; nanomotors; nanoplastics; polymers; removal

Autoři

URSO, M.; PUMERA, M.

Vydáno

14. 5. 2022

Nakladatel

Wiley VCH

Místo

WEINHEIM

ISSN

1616-3028

Periodikum

Advanced functional materials

Ročník

32

Číslo

20

Stát

Spolková republika Německo

Strany od

1

Strany do

12

Strany počet

12

URL

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202112120

Plný text v Digitální knihovně

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"
}