Plastic particles smaller than a human hair have met their match at University of Missouri labs, where scientists created a liquid solution that pulls 98% of nanoplastics right out of water. These tiny plastic bits, measuring under 100 nanometers, have been sneaking past conventional water filters and into our drinking glasses – until now. The team’s secret weapon? Natural ingredients transformed into water-hating solvents that float like oil on water’s surface. “Our strategy uses a small amount of designer solvent to absorb plastic particles from a large volume of water,” says Gary Baker, associate professor at Missouri’s Department of Chemistry. … Continue reading Missouri Lab Achieves 98% Nanoplastic Removal, Paving the Way for Cleaner Water Solutions Worldwide