Applying an advanced light-scattering technique, scientists could quantify the microplastics released when plastic containers were heated.
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Tackling microplastics and water pollution with magnetic “rust”
Magnetic iron nanoparticles shown to eliminate persistent water pollution, such as microplastics and oils.
Microplastics are taking flight
New research with samples from Pic du Midi Observatory reveal that microplastics are traversing the globe through the atmosphere.
Cleaning up ocean microplastics with MagRobot
Specially designed microrobots could help clean plastic waste from water systems.
Machine learning scopes out previously “invisible” microplastics
A new approach combines 3D coherent imaging with machine learning to detect microscale microplastics in filtered water samples.
Evidence of Microplastics in Arctic Sea Ice
The once pristine Arctic Ocean has turned into a pool of plastic debris.
The Risk of Microplastics: Plight or Hype?
Microplastics are synonymous with risks to health and the environment, but how much of this concern is actually justified?
Understanding Microplastics
Reserchers intend to develop a market-ready process for efficient sample collection in water.
A Mesh in the Fight against Microplastics
GKD introduced an optimized dutch weave for use in sewage plants that reliably retains microplastics >6 µm thanks to its slot-shaped pore geometry.
Tackling e-waste by making electronics compostable and recyclable
Researchers are tackling the growing problem of electronic waste by designing wearable electronics from sustainable and recyclable materials.
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