Apr 12, 2024
Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: health, materials
Microplastics pose a great threat to human health. These tiny plastic debris can enter our bodies through the water we drink and increase the risk of illnesses. They are also an environmental hazard; found even in remote areas like polar ice caps and deep ocean trenches, they endanger aquatic and terrestrial lifeforms.