microplastics removal

Dr. Susie Dai, an associate professor in Texas A&M’s Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, has been studying the remediation of microplastics and PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Communications
Removing microplastics from water with fungus
Microplastics naturally scatter in flowing water (left), but after turning on sound waves, the particles concentrate along the tube’s sides (right), making them easier to remove. CREDIT Menake Piyasena
Removing microplastics from waterways using pulsing ultrasound waves