Surface functionalized cellulose fibers – A renewable adsorbent for removal of plastic nanoparticles from water

Both micro- and nanoparticles of common plastic materials are considered as emerging pollutants with significant impact on the environment owing to large concentration, high stability and widespread distribution. To mitigate the risk of such pollutants, new methodologies for the detection and removal of plastic nanoparticles from the environment are needed. Here, a simple and effective method of using surface modified cellulose fibers for the...