‘Microplastics’
The Effect of Microplastic Pollution on Symbiotic Bacteria within the Marine Sponge, Halichondria panicea
This research looks at the effect microplastic pollution can have on the viability of symbiotic bacteria within the main sponge, Hali-chondria panicea, to understand if future pharmaceutical discoveries derived from preexisting antibacterial compounds may be limited.
Posted by John Lee on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 in May 2021, Marine Biology, Marine Sponges, Microplastics, Symbiotic Bacteria
The Design and Modification of an Innovative Loofah Sponge Device for the Removal of Aquatic Microplastics
A device consisting of a loofah vessel with hair inside is used to effectively remove microplastics from water.
Posted by John Lee on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 in May 2021, Environmental Science, Hair, Loofah, Microplastics