Okra, fenugreek extracts remove most microplastics from water

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May 6, 2025, 3:22 pm67 ptsTrending
The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these sticky natural polymers to clean up water. Now, they report that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and…

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