Tangled seaweed inspires one-size-fits-all cleaners for ocean microplastics

MechNews newsroom brief · 51d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Inspired by naturally occurring mats and balls of seaweed, researchers have created highly porous, superadhesive meshes capable of capturing both large and small microplastic particles—a longstanding challenge in the field. The mesh can clean microplastics from both saltwater and

Inspired by naturally occurring mats and balls of seaweed, researchers have created highly porous, superadhesive meshes capable of capturing both large and small microplastic particles—a longstanding challenge in the field. The mesh can clean microplastics from both saltwater and This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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