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Egg proteins show promise for removing salt and microplastics from water
Summary
Researchers found that proteins derived from eggs can be used to remove both salt and microplastics from water through a simple filtration process. This low-cost, biodegradable approach offers a promising method for cleaning microplastic-contaminated water using readily available biological materials.
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