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Reusable magnetic invention removes microplastics plus some PFAS from water
Microplastics are an increasing global concern, with growing evidence of their presence in water systems.
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Researchers at RMIT University have created a reusable magnetic material capable of removing microplastics and certain PFAS from water. This innovation leverages the team's existing work in the field. The material's effectiveness in rapidly removing micro- and nanoplastics, as well as some PFAS, brings the technology closer to practical application.
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