articleAdvanced ScienceJan 6, 2022GOLD OA

How to Build a Microplastics‐Free Environment: Strategies for Microplastics Degradation and Plastics Recycling

JCJunliang ChenJWJing WuPCPeter C. SherrellJCJun ChenHWHuaping Wang

Donghua University · ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

Microplastics are an emergent yet critical issue for the environment because of high degradation resistance and bioaccumulation. Unfortunately, the current technologies to remove, recycle, or degrade microplastics are insufficient for complete elimination. In addition, the fragmentation and degradation of mismanaged plastic wastes in environment have recently been identified as a significant source of microplastics. Thus, the developments of effective microplastics removal methods, as well as, plastics recycling strategies are crucial to build a microplastics-free environment. Herein, this review comprehensively summarizes the current technologies for eliminating microplastics from the environment and…

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  • JC
    Junliang Chen

    Donghua University, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science

  • JW
    Jing WuCorresponding

    Shanghai Textile Holdings (China), China Textile Academy

  • PC
    Peter C. Sherrell

    The University of Melbourne

  • JC
    Jun Chen

    Donghua University, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science

  • HW
    Huaping WangCorresponding

    Donghua University, Shanghai Textile Holdings (China), China Textile Academy

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  • Microplastics
  • Degradation (telecommunications)
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Plastic waste
  • Plastic pollution
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