Microplastics have become synonymous with a modern nuisance: they are found in oceans and rivers and, with increasing frequency, they come up in conversation whenever the topic of drinking water is discussed.
This week, a study conducted by the Institute of Science and Technology of Unesp (ICT-Unesp), in São José dos Campos, attracted attention by demonstrating that a saline extract derived from moringa seeds can help remove microplastics , with a performance comparable to that of aluminum sulfate, a common coagulant used in water treatment plants.
The results are based on controlled processes (coagulation and filtration) that involve specific dosages, pH levels, and reaction times; a rigorous type of protocol that makes sense in a…
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