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Scientists shocked: This everyday plant could remove microplastics from your drinking water
Publicado em 22 de abril de 2026
Imagine pulling out microplastics from various water sources and making it viable for consumption, without any complex chemical treatments or large-scale industrial processes. A substance that occurs naturally can get the job done, even outperform conventional chemicals. Scientists from Washington DC have discovered that moringa seeds can help pull microplastics out of water, rivalling standard chemical treatments. The plant-based extract causes plastic particles to clump together, making them [...]
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This everyday plant could secretly remove microplastics from your drinking water: Study
Publicado em 22 abril 2026In Brazil, scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University (ICT-UNESP) are working on a new way to safely treat drinking water. They have found that a saline extract from the seeds of Moringa oleifera can be used to remove microplastics from drinking water. By taking advantage of the coagulant properties of moringa seed extracts, researchers have developed a sustainable and low-cost method for removing microplastics from drinking water. The performance of [...]The Times of India (Índia) online -
Moringa, a common plant found in Indian kitchens, can clean the water you drink
Publicado em 22 abril 2026Every time you drink a glass of tap water, you may be swallowing something you can't see, something that has become omnipresent in recent years. That something is microplastics, which are tiny fragments of plastic, often smaller than a grain of sand, that break off from bottles, packaging, and other everyday items. Microplastics have become a widely-discussed issue and are being found in rivers, tap water, and even in human blood. These fragments can lead to tissue damage, liver and [...]India Today (Índia) online -
This common plant could clean microplastics from your drinking water
Publicado em 22 abril 2026Scientists have discovered that moringa seeds can help pull microplastics out of water, rivalling standard chemical treatments. The plant-based extract causes plastic particles to clump together, making them easier to filter away. In some conditions, it even outperformed conventional chemicals. This low-cost, natural solution could be a game-changer for cleaner drinking water, especially in smaller communities. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State [...]Kalinga TV (Índia) -
Moringa seeds may help remove microplastics from drinking water
Publicado em 22 abril 2026A new study suggests that extracts made from moringa seeds can help remove microplastics from water, and in some conditions may work as well as, or even better than, a chemical already widely used in treatment plants. The research was carried out at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University (ICT-UNESP). The study focused on Moringa oleifera, a plant native to India that grows well across many tropical regions and has long attracted interest for its possible [...]GreenStories (Índia) -
Can Moringa Seeds Make Drinking Water Safer? Study Explains
Publicado em 22 abril 2026A new study suggests that Moringa oleifera—a plant widely grown in India—could play a crucial role in tackling one of the world’s most pressing water challenges: microplastic contamination. Researchers have found that extracts from its seeds can rival conventional chemical treatments, potentially transforming how drinking water is purified, especially in resource-constrained settings. What did the study discover about moringa seeds? Scientists at São Paulo State University found [...]Open Magazine (Índia) online -
Moringa seeds are saving drinking water from a microplastics crisis
Publicado em 21 abril 2026Every time you pour a glass of water, you may be drinking something you cannot see. Microplastics, fragments smaller than a grain of sand, have quietly infiltrated drinking water systems across the globe, showing up in tap water, bottled water, and even rain. Scientists are racing to find solutions, and the most promising one may have been growing in tropical forests for thousands of years. A new study published in the journal ACS Omega has found that an extract derived from the seeds of the [...]FirstPost (India) -
This common plant could clean microplastics from your drinking water: Study
Publicado em 21 abril 2026Washington DC: Scientists have discovered that moringa seeds can help pull microplastics out of water, rivalling standard chemical treatments. The plant-based extract causes plastic particles to clump together, making them easier to filter away. In some conditions, it even outperformed conventional chemicals. This low-cost, natural solution could be a game-changer for cleaner drinking water, especially in smaller communities. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of Sao [...]ET HealthWorld (Índia) -
Moringa Seeds May Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water: New Study
Publicado em 21 abril 2026Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, have been detected in drinking water sources worldwide, raising concerns about their long-term health effects. These particles can enter the human body through ingestion and may carry harmful chemicals or pathogens. While conventional water treatment systems can remove some microplastics, their efficiency varies, and chemical coagulants used in the process may come with environmental and health concerns. Now, a new study suggests [...]Doctor NDTV (Índia) -
Moringa seeds can help remove microplastics from drinking water, says study
Publicado em 21 abril 2026Moringa seed extract removes microplastics from water efficiently It matches or outperforms standard chemical treatments in tests Moringa: low-cost, natural fix for rural water safety Moringa seeds, popularly known in traditional diets, may now help remove microplastics from the water and offer clean water to drink. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University in Brazil have discovered that extracts from Moringa oleifera seeds can pull [...]moneycontrol.com (Índia)