Researchers created a special kind of algae that can grab microscopic plastic pollution out of water almost like a magnet. The algae produce limonene, an orange-scented oil that helps them bind to water-repelling microplastics, forming easy-to-remove clumps. As a bonus, the algae also clean wastewater while growing.
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Scientists say this algae could remove microplastics from drinking water

Limonene Oil Binds Microplastics Into Removable Clumps Mechanism
Algae Simultaneously Cleans Wastewater While Growing Dual benefit
Genetically Engineered Algae Solution Innovation type