Yong-Hang Yue

Catalytic Degradation of Microplastics: From Apparent Removal to True Destruction and Carbon Valorization

Microplastic control often removes particles from water without destroying polymer carbon and transfers this carbon to sludge or other residual streams. Catalytic treatment can deconstruct the polymer, yet surface oxidation, particle loss, chain scission, and mineralization are frequently reported as equivalent outcome...