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A Theoretical Framework for Bio-Magnetic Filtration of Microplastics in Urban Irrigation Systems: I nsights from a Systematic Review
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Tiny plastic bits from city runoff are ending up in irrigation water and farm soil, which means they could work their way into the food we grow and eat. This paper reviews existing research to propose a new idea: using magnetic filters combined with natural materials to catch these microplastics before they contaminate crops. It's a promising concept on paper, but it's a theoretical framework based on other studies rather than a tested, real-world solution—so more research is needed before we see it used in the field.
Background: Urbanization and the subsequent discharge of untreated municipal stormwater into open irrigation channels have accelerated microplastic (MP) accumulation in agricultural soils, posing a severe threat to food security and ecological integrity in Central Asian agrosy...
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