Microplastics, major problems
There is a critical need to investigate the transfer of toxic compounds released by micro and nanoplastics.
Tag: microplastics
The hidden microplastics risk in “green” plastic
Recycling the rigid petrochemical polymers in dashboards, pipes and uPVC window frames remains limited, fragmented and economically challenging. Looking to ...
Homegrown solutions to the global microplastics problem
Esteemed innovator Professor Veena Sahajwalla breaks down how microfactories can transform waste into high-value materials.
Explainer: Five graphs that illustrate the extent of ocean plastic pollution
Which countries are the biggest contributors to global ocean plastic pollution, and which parts of the world export and import ...
Meet the engineer improving efficacy in microplastic removal
Professional development pathways for women at Edith Cowan University have led to groundbreaking work addressing plastics in water supplies.
6 ways engineers are fighting back against the global plastic waste problem
Harmful to humans and animals alike, the growing amount of plastic in the world’s oceans is an unfolding disaster. Fortunately, ...
