Scientists in Germany have created a new filter that can remove more than 99% of microplastics from washing machine ...

Wastewater from washing machines is considered a major source of microplastics—tiny plastic particles that are suspected of ...

Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a new filter designed to remove microplastics from washing machine wastewater.

Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a filter inspired by the gill arch system of fish. In initial tests, the patent-pending filter removed more than 99% of plastic fibres from washing ...

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Fish gills may inspire an unexpected solution to one of our biggest sources of microplastics. According to researchers at Germany’s University of Bonn, taking a cue from the animals’ filtration ...