New Microplastics Water Filter Made With Cotton and Squid Bone Could Be 99.9% Effective, Scientists Report

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By Paige BennettDec 11, 2024, 4:24 pm265 ptsTop
In a new study led by researchers at Wuhan University, scientists have developed a filter, made with cotton and squid bone, that can be used to adsorb certain microplastics in aquatic environments. Further, they determined the filter was about 98% to 99.9% effective in filtering microplastics. The study,…

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