Using Prussian Blue Pigment to Safely Remove Nanoplastics from the Environment
A recent study has found that a pigment called Prussian Blue can safely remove nanoplastics from water. Nanoplastics are tiny particles of plastic that come from products like laundry detergents and cosmetics, and are a major environmental concern. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, found that Prussian Blue was highly effective at removing nanoplastics from water, and that it did so without releasing any additional pollutants into the environment. The pigment binds to the nanoplastics, preventing them from leaching into the environment, and can then be easily removed from the water. The researchers believe that Prussian Blue could be used to effectively remove nanoplastics from water sources around the world.
source: Phys.org