The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...

Researchers found that natural polymers from these vegetables latch onto microplastics in water, forming bigger clumps that are far easier to remove. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

With microplastics turning up in oceans, rivers, drinking water, and even inside the human body, scientists are racing to find safe, effective ways to remove them. These tiny plastic particles, often ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists have been attempting to develop methods to effectively remove these tiny fragments from the environment as well as from ...

Okra is used as a thickening agent in many cuisines. Extracts of okra and other slimy plants commonly used in cooking can help remove dangerous microplastics from wastewater, scientists said Tuesday.

An extract derived from okra and fenugreek can remove over 90 per cent of microplastics from water, according to a new study that may help develop safe ways to get rid of the toxic material.