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This breakthrough could offer a solution to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.</p><p>The <a href="https://coas.missouri.edu/news/researchers-create-solution-removes-more-98-nanoplastics-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener">study</a>, published in the journal ACS Applied Engineering Materials, details a new solvent mixture capable of extracting 98% of nanoplastics from both fresh and salt water in laboratory conditions. This development comes at a crucial time, as plastic pollution continues to accumulate in the world’s oceans at an alarming rate.</p><p>Nano<a href="https://happyeconews.com/green-playgrounds-good-for-kids-good-for-the-planet/" data-wpil-monitor-id="2108">plastic</a>s, defined as plastic particles less than 100 nanometers in size, pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. These microscopic particles are invisible to the naked eye and can easily enter the food chain through ingestion by marine life. The impact of nanoplastics on marine ecosystems is far-reaching. They can adsorb and concentrate environmental pollutants, acting as vectors for harmful chemicals. Marine organisms that ingest these particles may experience reduced feeding activity, weight loss, and reproductive issues. As nanoplastics move up the food chain, their concentration can increase, potentially leading to more severe effects in top predators and humans.</p><p>Gary Baker, the lead researcher, and his colleagues at the University of Missouri focused on developing an efficient method to extract these minute nanoplastics from water. Their approach centered on creating hydrophobic solvent mixtures that could effectively attract and isolate nanoplastics.</p><p>The team experimented with ten different chemical solvent combinations, all designed to be water-repellent. When introduced to water samples containing polystyrene nanoplastics, these solvents initially floated on the surface. Upon mixing, they captured nanoplastics from water, which then rose back to the top, allowing for easy removal.</p><p>Among the ten mixtures tested, three proved particularly effective. Two of these successful solvents were combinations of decanoic acid, a fatty acid, with ammonium and bromide salts. The third was a mixture of menthol and thymol, an extract from thyme.</p><p>Piyuni Ishtaweera, the lead author of the study, emphasized the sustainability of their approach. “These solvents are made from safe, non-toxic components, and their ability to repel water prevents additional contamination of water sources, making them a highly sustainable solution for removing nanoplastics from water,” she stated in a press release.</p><p>The urgency of this research is underscored by current projections of <a href="https://happyeconews.com/candy-bar-wrapper-plastic-free/" data-wpil-monitor-id="2107">plastic pollution</a>. According to the Plastic Soup Foundation, if current trends continue, the oceans will contain more plastic than fish by weight by 2050. This stark prediction highlights the critical need for effective plastic removal strategies.</p><p>The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the environment has become increasingly concerning. These tiny plastic fragments have been detected in human bodies, food, water, and air. Their ubiquity is a direct result of the durability of plastic materials, a quality that becomes problematic when <a href="https://happyeconews.com/mall-plastic-waste-art/" data-wpil-monitor-id="2110">plastic waste</a> enters waterways and breaks down into smaller particles.</p><p>Currently, approximately 3% of all plastic produced globally ends up in the oceans. This percentage is expected to rise as plastic production continues to increase worldwide. The health implications of this pollution are severe, with many chemicals found in plastics linked to serious health issues in humans and wildlife.</p><p>The University of Missouri team’s work addresses one of the key challenges in combating nanoplastic pollution: the difficulty in extracting and detecting these particles due to their extremely small size, varied shapes, and low concentrations in environmental samples. By developing a method that can effectively remove 98% of nanoplastics from water, the researchers have taken a significant step toward mitigating this global issue of removing nanoplastics from water.</p><p>Compared to other existing methods for removing microplastics and nanoplastics from water, this new approach shows promise in terms of efficiency and potential scalability. Current methods include membrane filtration, which can be effective but often struggles with the smallest nanoplastics and may become easily clogged. 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