Microalgae robots capture plastic pollution in water
Date | 25th, Oct 2023 |
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Source | Nanowerk - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers have created controllable microalgae robots decorated with magnetic nanoparticles that can swim around and actively capture microplastics and nanoplastics from water with over 90% efficiency, offering a sustainable microrobotics solution for reducing plastic pollution.