Revolutionary Plant-Based Filter Purifies Water by Eliminating 99.9% of Microplastics

Researchers have developed a plant-based water filter, called "bioCap," that can remove up to 99.9% of microplastics from water. The filter, made of sawdust and polyphenols like tannic acid, effectively interacts with polymer particles, including microplastics, to provide a low-cost and scalable solution. The filter's ability to remove particles as small as 110 nanometers in diameter, which can cross the blood-brain barrier, shows promise for reducing the health risks associated with ingesting microplastics. The researchers believe this sustainable solution could be scaled down for home use or scaled up for municipal treatment systems.