A Novel Approach for Removing Microplastics From Water

A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research has identified what may be a novel biological approach for removing extremely small and potentially dangerous plastic particles from water. The study, called “Microplastics removal in the aquatic environment via fungal pelletization,” was headed by Huaimin Wang, Ph.D., a postdoctoral scientist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology. Collaborators included Susie Dai, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department, and a team of researchers.The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Northern Research Station also participated in the study, which can be found online