Magnetic nanoparticles capture microplastics from water (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Magnetic nanoparticles capture microplastics from water

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KAUST researchers developed nanoparticles that remove microplastics and their associated organic pollutants from water. Using a machine learning model they also created, they can predict the efficiency of microplastic removal.© 2025 KAUST.

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