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Scientists find way to remove polluting microplastics with bacteria – The Guardian
Sticky property of bacteria used to create microbe nets that can capture microplastics in water to form a recyclable blob
MicrobiologySticky property of bacteria used to create microbe nets that can capture microplastics in water to form a recyclable blob
Wed 28 Apr 2021 08.00 BST
Microbiologists have devised a sustainable way to remove polluting microplastics from the environment and they want to use bacteria to do the job.
Bacteria naturally tend to group together and stick to surfaces, and this creates an adhesive substance called biofilm we see it every morning when brushing our teeth and getting rid of dental…
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