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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.
Testing the limits of mechanical plastic recycling
A new study looked at the extent to which plastics can be recycled using mechanical methods, finding good and bad news.
Cleaning up ocean microplastics with MagRobot
Specially designed microrobots could help clean plastic waste from water systems.
War on plastic is distracting from more urgent threats to environment, experts warn
While plastic waste is an issue, its prominence in the general public’s concern for the environment is overshadowing greater threats.
Closing the plastic loop with a one-pot recycling process
Researchers develop an efficient, low-energy method for upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into valuable molecules that can be repurposed for further use.
Ecologists sound alarm on plastic pollution
Unless growth in plastic production and use is halted, a fundamental transformation of the plastic economy to a framework based on recycling is essential.
Cement made from plant oil and waste sulfur
Researchers combine waste vegetable oil and sulfur to create an eco-friendly, sturdy and lightweight cement substitute that can be remelted as often as desired.
Plastic recycling from Europe dumped in Asian waters
A recent study finds that up to 31% of plastic exported for recycling is not recycled at all.
Waste carbon dioxide converted to synthetic fuels
Engineers find a neat way to turn waste carbon dioxide into useful materials for industrial products like fuel and plastics.
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