These include chunks of floating plastic waste that break down ... which are in turn composed of multiple particles known as soft dendritic colloids. Such particles have a reputation for being ...

Soft dendritic colloids take the shape of small pellets ... bringing the captured plastic particles to the surface in a dense, scummy mixture," Hong said. The paper shows that the particles ...

This study presents a novel method using self-dispersing colloids to efficiently remove microplastics from water, enhancing eco-friendly cleanup technologies.

Cleaning up the tiny plastic pieces is a significant challenge ... The team starts with materials called soft dendritic colloids (SDCs). These are soft, branched particles that can stick to just about ...

People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels ...

As plastic pollution in the world's oceans reaches critical levels, recently published research reveals how artificial ...

Illinois lawmakers are trying the curb plastic production by limiting foam food containers and single-use plastic bags, which ...

Patients who suffered strokes, mini-strokes or temporary blindness had levels of "nanoplastic" particles in their necks 51 ...

mentioned a study that found 240,000 plastic particles in a litre of bottled water. The bottle itself is made of plastic polymer, or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). More recently, a wire report ...

Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing potential health and environmental hazards, according to new research.

Mar. 19, 2024 — When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. If marine animals ingest these particles, their health can be severely affected ...