Algae Could Remove Microplastics from Drinking Water Algae has long been essential to aquatic ecosystems, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis and nutrient cycling.
Recent research suggests that this versatile organism may also help remove microplastics from drinking water, a pressing concern given the prevalence of these pollutants worldwide.
The Problem of Microplastics in Drinking Water Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter found in tap water globally.