Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Removal of Microplastics: Mechanisms, Kinetic Degradation, and Reactor Design

Plastic products are used in almost all aspects of our daily life. Due to their low cost, portability, durability, and resistance degradation, these affecting the health environment biota on a global scale. Thus, removal mineralization microplastics is an important challenge 21st century. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have recently been identified as viable treatment technique for tackling recalcitrant organic molecules polymers. However, information kinetic degradation mechanisms photocatalytic reactor design insufficient. This review discusses fundamentals photocatalysis photo-Fenton addition mechanisms. We also introduce different characterization techniques major microplastic pollutants such PE, PP, PVC, PS, PMMA, PA66. In addition, detailed overview existing plants scaling-up methods photoreactors discussed.