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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Plastic pollution, particularly microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health.
  • Widespread use of plastics has led to pervasive MP contamination in global water bodies.
  • Effective removal of MPs from wastewater is critical for environmental protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the surface characteristics of carbon-based adsorbents and their impact on microplastic removal efficiency.
  • To elucidate the adsorption mechanisms involved in trapping microplastics onto adsorbents.
  • To identify challenges and future research directions for optimizing carbon adsorbents in wastewater treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on carbon-based adsorbents (biochar, activated carbon, CNTs, graphene) for MP removal.
  • Analysis of the influence of adsorbent surface characteristics (carbon content, surface area, pore size, particle size) on adsorption.
  • Identification of key adsorption mechanisms (hydrophobic, van der Waals, π-π, electrostatic interactions).

Main Results:

  • Modified biochar and activated carbon showed high MP adsorption efficiencies.
  • CNTs and graphene exhibited outstanding performance due to high carbon content and mesopores.
  • Adsorbent surface characteristics significantly influence MP removal, with modifications enhancing efficiency.
  • Hydrophobic, van der Waals, π-π, and electrostatic interactions are key adsorption mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the relationship between adsorbent surface properties and adsorption efficiency is vital for developing effective MP removal technologies.
  • Challenges include lack of standardized testing, biochar variability, and high regeneration costs.
  • Future research should focus on cost-effective production, biochar optimization, and advanced modifications for scalable MP mitigation.