Microplastic pollution is a global challenge due to the presence of plastics in the oceans with unprecedented quantities. In this project, self-propelled zinc oxide micromotors are proposed to degrade microplastics via photocatalytic reactions. The micromotors would contribute to solve a life-threatening environmental problem with a scalable and cost-effective way.

CEITEC-J-21-7524

Czech

Oral Çaǧatay Mert, Ph.D. - principal person responsible
Pumera Martin, prof. RNDr., Ph.D. - fellow researcher

Central European Institute of Technology BUT
- responsible department (13.2.2021 - 5.3.2021)
Future Energy and Innovation
- responsible department (5.3.2021 - not assigned)
Future Energy and Innovation
- internal (1.1.2021 - 31.12.2021)
Central European Institute of Technology BUT
- beneficiary (1.1.2021 - 31.12.2021)

Responsibility: Oral Çaǧatay Mert, Ph.D.