Researchers find discarded silk yarn can clean water by absorbing pollutants, offering a sustainable solution.

Researchers have found that discarded silk yarn can effectively clean polluted waterways by absorbing pollutants like heavy metals and dyes. The study, involving hollow silk spheres, shows the material can be reused multiple times without losing effectiveness. This sustainable method repurposes textile waste, offering a natural and eco-friendly solution to water pollution.

November 14, 2024
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