Okra plant By Mae Monares
The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer.
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Okra and Fenugreek Extracts Safely Remove Microplastics From Water in New Texas Research - Good News Network
The slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds can trap microplastics better than the slightly-toxic synthetic polymer in use.
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