Microplastic removal from wastewater through biopolymer and nanocellulose-based green technologies

2025/10/28 by Sayam Sayam, Tarikul Islam, Tasnim Hanan Tusti +1 · 1 voice
Environmental Science · Materials Science · #Advanced Cellulose Research Studies #Microplastics and Plastic Pollution #Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

paper · pdf · doi:10.1039/d5su00634a

openalex created_date 2025/10/28 · openalex publication_date 2025/10/28 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22

Abstract

This review explores nanocellulose and biopolymers as sustainable solutions for removing microplastics from wastewater, highlighting their efficiency, limitations, and the need for their integration with treatment systems and supportive regulations.

Citations

• Nanocellulose, a tiny fiber with huge applications
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