Cotton and Squid-Bone Sponge Can Soak Up 99.9% of Microplastics, Scientists Say

A matrix of squid bone and cotton cellulose offers a low-cost, scalable solution to global microplastic poisoning according to a new study from China. Attempting to find a material that would address all common concerns with microplastic filtration, the scientists’ cotton-squid sponge displayed 99.9% efficacy and a “remarkable reusability.” Tested in water found in a […] The post Cotton and Squid-Bone Sponge Can Soak Up 99.9% of Microplastics, Scientists Say appeared first on Good News Network.

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