Researchers have developed a self-assembled biomass foam from chitin and cellulose that efficiently removes microplastics from water. The material, fabricated using hydrogen bonding without chemical crosslinkers, features a highly porous structure and abundant reactive sites, enabling it to interact with and adsorb diverse microplastics, including polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate. It maintains high removal efficiency (95%-98%) across various conditions, including contaminated and real-world water environments, even after multiple cycles. This innovation offers a sustainable and scalable solution to microplastic pollution, leveraging natural materials to create an eco-friendly and cost-effective remediation strategy.
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