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Nature-Inspired Tech Prevents Microplastics Entering Atlantic Ocean Through Wastewater (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)
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Princeton alumni have designed what’s called a first-in-the-world device to filter microplastics out of wastewater at scale, and it’s already been deployed in Atlantic City.

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[–] Waterpumpee@lemmus.org 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

How does this work?

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 hours ago

The only relevant part i found is

The large implant mimics hydrophobic plants found in nature, which completely shed water on contact but also attract microplastic particles.

So i guess via statically charged rolls/filters?