20.500.12556/DKUM-89573 Harnessing magnetic nanoparticles for the effective removal of micro- and nanoplastics a critical review The spread of micro- (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in the environment has become a significant environmental concern, necessitating effective removal strategies. In this comprehensive scientific review, we examine the use of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as a promising technology for the removal of MPs and NPs from water. We first describe the issues of MPs and NPs and their impact on the environment and human health. Then, the fundamental principles of using MNPs for the removal of these pollutants will be presented, emphasizing that MNPs enable the selective binding and separation of MPs and NPs from water sources. Furthermore, we provide a short summary of various types of MNPs that have proven effective in the removal of MPs and NPs. These include ferromagnetic nanoparticles and MNPs coated with organic polymers, as well as nanocomposites and magnetic nanostructures. We also review their properties, such as magnetic saturation, size, shape, surface functionalization, and stability, and their influence on removal efficiency. Next, we describe different methods of utilizing MNPs for the removal of MPs and NPs. We discuss their advantages, limitations, and potential for further development in detail. In the final part of the review, we provide an overview of the existing studies and results demonstrating the effectiveness of using MNPs for the removal of MPs and NPs from water. We also address the challenges that need to be overcome, such as nanoparticle optimization, process scalability, and the removal and recycling of nanoparticles after the completion of the process. This comprehensive scientific review offers extensive insights into the use of MNPs for the removal of MPs and NPs from water. With improved understanding and the development of advanced materials and methods, this technology can play a crucial role in addressing the issues of MPs and NPs and preserving a clean and healthy environment. The novelty of this review article is the emphasis on MNPs for the removal of MPs and NPs from water and a detailed review of the advantages and disadvantages of various MNPs for the mentioned application. Additionally, a review of a large number of publications in this field is provided. magnetic nanoparticles microplastics nanoplastics water treatment removal magnetni nanodelci mikroplastika nanoplastika true false true MDPI AG Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials © 2024 by the authors Članek v reviji 2024-07-22 21:02:22 2024-07-22 21:02:23 2026-01-13 14:02:46 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2024 0 0 39 str. no. 14, [ǂart. ǂno.] 1179 Vol. 14 July 2024 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 2024-06-07 2024-07-09 2024-07-11 620.3 202478851 10.3390/nano14141179 2079-4991 nanomaterials-14-01179.pdf nanomaterials-14-01179.pdf 1 A56DE532EF5F572727CB76BC34EFB0B1 02883c2c21503f5d5f9af78b9849ffeb169f37d0e30911129a81f2c9dbd3c8bc 4c669ec9-485d-11ef-acb5-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=181707 https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/14/1179 0 062d44f7-f07f-11f0-823a-00155d580e02 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=201964 Fakulteta za kemijo in kemijsko tehnologijo 0 0 0