SAN DIEGO, March 22, 2022 — In many cuisines, okra serves as a master thickener of stews and soups. The goo from that fruit and other plants, such as aloe, cactus and psyllium, can also clean water ...

Scientists have identified a promising all-natural way to remove dangerous microplastics from water. The team, which published its findings in Frontiers in Environmental Science, compared two natural ...

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...

Wuhan University-led research is reporting the development of a revivable self-assembled supramolecular biomass fibrous framework (a novel foam filter) that efficiently removes microplastics from ...

harti has developed an eco-friendly foam from a fatty acid found in castor oil that can remove a wide variety of ...

Every year, an estimated 10 to 40 million metric tons of mismanaged microplastics are released into the ocean, and that number is anticipated to double by 2040. Dan Turner, founder of Blue Whale ...

Microplastics are pervasive, contaminating our food and water sources, posing a significant health concern. Microplastics might be everywhere—but panic doesn’t help, awareness does. Small everyday ...

Microplastics have been in the spotlight, with growing evidence on their harmful impact on marine ecosystems, food chains, and potential long-term human health. At the heart of this crisis lies ...

Despite being a good source of vitamins and fibre, many of us are put off eating okra due to the weird 'slime' that oozes from the vegetable when we cut into it. Now, scientists say okra slime could ...

Research indicates that boiling tap water can significantly reduce microplastic contamination. A simple method of boiling and filtering, especially effective in hard water, removes up to 90% of ...