Water Hyacinths Show Promise for Microplastics Removal, Despite Being an Invasive Species

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By Paige BennettApr 16, 2025, 1:54 pm94 pts
In a recent study, scientists have found that the species Eichhornia crassipes, also known as the common water hyacinth, has strong potential as a remediator for microplastics in the environment. In the study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers collected water…

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