Revolutionary Device Removes 99.9% of Microplastics from Water, Say Scientists
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Futurism
Scientists from the University of British Columbia and Sichuan University have developed a plant-based water filtration device called "bioCap" that can eliminate between 95.2 and 99.9 percent of microplastics from drinking water. The device, made from fruit tannins and sawdust, was found to prevent the accumulation of microplastics in the organs of mice. The bioCap solution can remove various types of microplastics, including microfibers from clothing and microbeads from cleansers, without causing further pollution. This organic and efficient solution offers hope in addressing the growing microplastics problem.