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Bacterial cellulose bio-scrubber impregnated with antibacterial flavonoids from Moringa leaves as a microplastic substitution solution
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Researchers developed a bacterial cellulose-based scrubbing material infused with antibacterial compounds from Moringa leaves as a plastic-free alternative to conventional plastic-containing scrubbers. The bio-scrubber was effective at removing contaminants and could reduce the release of microplastics from synthetic scrubbing products into wastewater.
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