Advanced Nanofiltration Techniques for Efficient Removal of Microplastics from Water: A Review

¹ Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Dundigal, Hyderabad, India
² Department of Information Science Engineering, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
³ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
⁴ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306, India
⁵ Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology, Plot No.-11, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India - 201306
⁶ Hilla university college, Babylon, Iraq

^* Corresponding author: ashishrahul79@gmail.com

Abstract

The growing number of microplastics in water bodies is now recognized as a significant global environmental issue, offering substantial risks to both aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. The present research investigates the progress and application of state-of-the-art nanofiltration techniques to respond to this critical issue. In this an in-depth examination of several different nanofiltration methods, investigating their efficacy, their fundamental mechanisms, and variety in the filtration of microplastics from various water sources. The study covers a variety of materials and membrane layouts, investigating the ways they contribute to improving filtering efficiency and selectivity. Also, the present study analyzes the practical considerations that accompany the implementation of these methodologies, including operational expenditures, scalability potential, and ecological consequences. The results of this investigation demonstrate that the utilization of advanced nanofiltration technologies offers significant promise for solving the issue of microplastic pollution. This shows their potential in protecting the quality of water as well as having a beneficial effect on global environmental sustainability.