Self-propelled micro/nanomotors for removal of insoluble water contaminants: microplastics and oil spills
Lei Wang, Katherine Villa
Abstract
This frontier review discusses the capabilities of self-propelled micro/nanomotors for the removal of oil and plastic-based pollutants in water, including future research directions for overcoming remaining challenges.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsOil spillPollutantEnvironmental scienceContaminationEnvironmental chemistryWater pollutantsContaminated waterWaste managementMaterials scienceEnvironmental engineeringChemistryEcologyEngineeringOrganic chemistryBiologyMicro and Nano RoboticsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionModular Robots and Swarm Intelligence