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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Water Fleas: Nature's Solution to Wastewater Pollution

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that water fleas, specifically members of the genus Daphnia, can effectively filter out drugs, pesticides, and industrial chemicals from wastewater. These tiny crustaceans, which are eco-friendly, low-cost, and scalable, have shown promising results in removing pollutants such as diclofenac, atrazine, arsenic, and PFOS. The researchers selected water fleas from different time periods to find the most effective strains. The fleas were able to remove up to 90% of diclofenac and showed excellent potential for removing PFOS, a chemical that is difficult to eliminate using current methods. This discovery could revolutionize wastewater treatment and provide a sustainable solution for water pollution.

via The Guardian|

#eco-friendly #environment #pollution

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Revolutionary 3D-Printed 'Living Material' Purifies Contaminated Water

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a 3D-printed "living material" made of a seaweed-based polymer combined with genetically engineered bacteria. This material can clean pollutants from water by transforming them into benign molecules. The bacteria self-destruct in the presence of a specific molecule, eliminating any concerns about genetically modified bacteria lingering in the environment. The material has shown promise in decontaminating dye-based pollutants and offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to water pollution.

via Phys.org|

#3d-printing #genetic-engineering #living-material

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

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.

via Good News Network|

#environment #microplastics #plant-based-filter

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Wood dust device: A solution to microplastic pollution in water and farmland

Scientists at UBC's BioProducts Institute have developed a water filter that uses tannins, natural plant compounds, and wood dust to trap up to 99.9% of microplastic particles in water. The filter, called "bioCap," is made from renewable and biodegradable materials and shows promise in preventing microplastic contamination in water supplies. The method has been tested on various types of microplastics and has proven effective in capturing different sizes, shapes, and electrical charges. The researchers believe that the solution can be easily scaled up and implemented in municipal treatment systems or scaled down for home use.

via Phys.org|

#environment #microplastic-pollution #sustainable-solution