Microplastics

Microplastics get broken down by bacteria-sized robots
Using bacterial biofilms to trap microplastics
Microplastics can become ‘hubs’ for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pathogens to grow
Eliminating microplastics in wastewater at the source
The examination of micro and nanoplastics in human organs and tissues has begun
Microplastics can cause cellular changes in fish and may disrupt endocrine systems
The implications of microplastics in the sea, on land and in the air
Microplastics affect mortality and reproduction in sand crabs
What if bacteria and algae were able to produce omega-3 fatty acids from microplastics
A promising new method uses acoustics to capture microplastics in water
A new water purification method can simultaneously remove organic, inorganic, and microbial contaminants, as well as microplastics
Billions of microplastic particles found in a major body of water
The challenge is microplastics are harming our drinking water
A new approach to dealing with microplastics without harming nearby microorganisms
Degrading microplastics with a new nanocoating and sunlight