Natural Plant Extract Removes up to 90% of Microplastics From Water
Natural Plant Extract Removes up to 90% of Microplastics From Water https://share.google/4zeEr680CvmbRvFyI
Researchers found that natural polymers derived from okra and fenugreek are highly effective at removing microplastics from water. The same
Natural polymers from, okra & fenugreek plants, now offer a safer alternative to the synthetic polymers commercially available.
The plants' sticky substances have a gel-like texture that's perfect for grabbing micro- plastics, clumping them together & sinking them to the bottom of any receptacle.
1st, okra pods & fenugreek seeds were set, in separate water tanks overnight.
The dissolved extracts are dried into powders containing natural polymers.
In tests results, 1 gram - of either powder - trapped micro-plastics best in a quart (1 liter) of water.
Okra removed 67% & fenugreek 93%, of micro-plastics, in 1 hour's time.
A mix of both powders removed 70% - in 30 minutes...
Okra worked best (80%) in seawater.
Fenugreek did best (77%) in fresh water.
The natural polymers were both better than the synthetic ones, are biodegradable & aren't toxic.
This greatly reduces long-term health risks for workers who'd handle their use.
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