Study: Engineered Algae Can Remove 91% of Microplastics in One Hour

Remediation and upcycling of microplastics by algae with wastewater nutrient removal and bioproduction potential - Nature Communications

Microplastics have emerged as major environmental hazards that require efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable remediation technologies. This study introduces an integrative platform for the remediation and upcycling of microplastics by algae, while synergizing with plastic upcycling, wastewater treatment, and algal production. The strategy employs a mechanism that enhances hydrophobic interactions between the cell surface and microplastics, …

Lab-grown algae remove microplastics from water

A University of Missouri researcher is pioneering an innovative solution to remove tiny bits of plastic pollution from our water. Mizzou's Susie Dai recently applied a revolutionary strain of algae toward capturing and removing harmful microplastics from polluted water. Driven by a mission to improve the world for both wildlife and humans, Dai also aims to repurpose the collected microplastics into safe, bioplastic products such as composite pla…

Remediation and upcycling of microplastics by algae with wastewater nutrient removal and bioproduction potential

Microplastics have emerged as major environmental hazards that require efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable remediation technologies. This study introduces an integrative platform for the remediation and upcycling of microplastics by algae, ...

Algae Cultivated in Labs Effectively Eliminate Microplastics from Water

In an era increasingly defined by environmental challenges, one pressing issue that continues to escalate is the pervasive contamination of water bodies by microplastics—tiny fragments of plastic pollution so small that conventional wastewater treatment methods struggle to remove them effectively. Researchers

Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water

Professor Susie Dai has engineered special algae to remove and reuse harmful microplastics from wastewater.