This common plant could clean microplastics from your drinking water
Researchers in Brazil have discovered that moringa seeds can help remove microplastics from water, outperforming conventional chemical treatments in some conditions. This natural solution could be a cost-effective way to clean drinking water, especially in smaller communities.
Scientists at São Paulo State University have found that moringa seeds can remove microplastics from water. The seeds' extract causes plastic particles to clump together, making them easier to filter away. In lab tests, the moringa seed extract performed similarly to aluminum sulfate, a standard chemical treatment, and even outperformed it in alkaline waters. The researchers added polyvinyl chloride microplastics to tap water and exposed them to ultraviolet radiation to simulate natural aging. The moringa seed extract could be a low-cost, natural solution for cleaner drinking water, particularly in rural areas and small communities.
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