Removal and degradation of microplastics using halloysite nanocomposite

该项目旨在利用埃洛石粘土与新型高磁化纳米颗粒相结合，用于去除和降解受污染水系统中的微塑料。 该项目希望利用埃洛石纳米管的高表面积和过渡金属的催化活性，通过创新的化学合成和表面改性来制造廉价和环保的材料，用于吸附和分解微塑料。 该项目将促进多学科研究人员和充满活力的工业参与者之间的合作，以推进下一代水处理复合材料，并确保为健康生活提供清洁水。

The project aims to utilize halloysite clay combined with novel highly magnetized nanoparticles for the removal and degradation of microplastics in the contaminated water system. The project expects to fabricate cheap and environmentally-friendly materials using innovative chemical synthesis and surface modification for adsorption and decomposition of microplastics utilizing both high surface area of halloysite nanotubes and catalytic activity of transition metals. This project will facilitate collaboration between multidisciplinary researchers and a vibrant group of industrial participants to advance next-generation composite materials for water treatment and ensure the supply of clean water for healthy living.