Capturing microplastics and pharmaceuticals from waste water
Hormones and other pharmaceuticals ending up in bodies from natural waters are a globally significant environmental problem.
![Nanocellulose yarn that captures hormones from waste water. Photo: FINNCERES](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/o_288w_ah_n/public/2020-08/nanocellulose_yarn_capturing_hormones_photo_finnceres.jpeg?itok=Am09YTKu)
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Bridge, 2nd floor
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English
Microplastics and pharmaceutical residues are notorious villains in our water systems. Scientists at VTT and Aalto have developed wood-based materials to tackle these nasty problems: a filter that can capture the smallest microplastic particles and a yarn that can capture harmful hormonal residues, both using nanocellulose.
Wood-based yarn captures hormones from wastewater
Hormones and other pharmaceuticals ending up in bodies from natural waters are a globally significant environmental problem.
![Puupohjainen lanka](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_6_288w_180h_d/public/2019-11/yarn.jpg?itok=SxuMiwOH)
Close the loops
Making things and manufacturing processes produce pollution and environmental degradation, draining natural resources.
![Designs for a Cooler Planet Close the Loops](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_6_288w_180h_d/public/2020-08/2_designs_for_a_cooler_planet_team_close_the_loops.png?itok=7BRTZI71)
Designs for a Cooler Planet — Helsinki Design Week 2020
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