Des algues modifiées éliminent les microplastiques de l'eau

12 mai 2026

Rapporté par l'IA

Des chercheurs de l'Université du Missouri ont mis au point une souche d'algues modifiée capable de capturer les microplastiques présents dans l'eau contaminée grâce à la production d'une huile à l'odeur d'orange. Ce processus permet également d'épurer les eaux usées et pourrait soutenir la production de bioplastiques.

Susie Dai, professeure au College of Engineering, a dirigé la création de ces algues par génie génétique. Les algues produisent du limonène, qui modifie leur surface pour attirer les microplastiques hydrophobes et former des amas qui coulent, facilitant ainsi leur collecte.

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