Bio-carbon quantum dot modified TiO 2 nanocrystals for photocatalytic degradation of PLA and PET microplastics

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of titanium dioxide modified with carbon quantum dots in degrading PET microplastics.
• Synthesize titanium dioxide modified with carbon quantum dots
• Test photocatalytic degradation on PET microplastics
• Measure effectiveness of degradation under specific conditions
• Titanium dioxide modified with quantum dots successfully degrades PET microplastics
• Degradation efficiency exceeds traditional methods
• Potential applications in environmental cleanup are promising