Researchers build microrobots to remove microplastics from water

A microscope image shows the microrobots (yellow) along with trapped bacteria (green) and tiny pieces of plastic (white)

When old food packaging, discarded children’s toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder to clean up from oceans and waterways. These tiny bits of plastic also attract bacteria, including those that cause disease. Researchers are turning to microrobots for help.

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