ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Carbon-Based Adsorbents for Microplastic Removal from Wastewater.
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Molecular Insights into Adsorption Mechanisms of Micro- and Nanoplastics on Effective Adsorbent Materials.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Carbon-Cellulose Hybrid Materials for Microplastics Removal: Adsorption Mechanisms, Structure-Function Relationships, and Current Challenges.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Biochar-supported photocatalysts for microplastics removal: mechanisms, material design, and pathways towards real-world applications.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Carbon-based materials for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater.Discover nano · 2026Review
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- Microplastic Pollution in the Environment: A Chemical Engineering Perspective on Sources, Fate, and Mitigation Strategies.Polymers · 2025Review
- PFAS-contaminated drinking water harms infants.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2025Article
- The role and significance of graphene oxide in the remediation of micro- and nanoplastics from the environment.RSC advances · 2025Review
- Efficient Removal of Micro-Sized Degradable PHBV Microplastics from Wastewater by a Functionalized Magnetic Nano Iron Oxides-Biochar Composite: Performance, Mechanisms, and Material Regeneration.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Plastics are widely used across various industries due to their flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and durability. This extensive use has resulted in significant plastic pollution, with microplastics (MPs) becoming pervasive contaminants in water bodies worldwide, adversely affecting aquatic ecosystems and human health. This review explores the surface characteristics of carbon-based adsorbents, including biochar, activated carbon, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene, and their influence on MP removal efficiency. Key surface characteristics such as the carbon content, surface area, pore size, and particle size of adsorbents influenced adsorption efficiency. Additionally, hydrophobic interaction, van der Waals forces, π-π interactions and electrostatic interaction were found to be mechanisms by which microplastics are trapped onto adsorbents. Modified biochar and activated carbon demonstrated high adsorption efficiencies, while CNTs and graphene, with their high carbon contents and well-defined mesopores, showed outstanding performance in MP removal. Although a high surface area was generally associated with better adsorption performance, modifications significantly enhanced efficiency regardless of the initial surface area. This review emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between surface characteristics and adsorption efficiency to develop optimized adsorbents for MP removal from wastewater. However, challenges such as the lack of standardized testing methods, variability in biochar performance, and the high cost of regenerating carbon adsorbents remain. Future research should focus on developing cost-effective production methods, optimizing biochar production, and exploring advanced modifications to broaden the application of carbon adsorbents. Integrating advanced adsorbents into existing water treatment systems could further enhance MP removal efficiency. Addressing these challenges can improve the effectiveness and scalability of carbon-based adsorbents, significantly contributing to the mitigation of microplastic pollution in wastewater.
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