MicroGlue: Microbial-derived Technology to Remove Microplastic Pollutants

 MicroGlue is a microbial biotechnology that offers a safe, low-cost and efficient way to remove microplastics from water. It uses biodegradable microbial-derived polymers that aggregate hard-to-remove microplastic contaminants into clumps that are easily separable and removable from the environment.
MicroGlue can be integrated into the final purification stage in wastewater treatment plants, or used as stand-alone solution in other scenarios involving polluted sea water or fresh water. It is scalable, simple to install into existing processes, and has low operating costs. This makes it a convenient way to retrieve microplastics for resource recovery and plastic recycling.
MicroGlue supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, especially Life Below Water, and Clean Water and Sanitation. By reducing the unwanted release of microplastics into the environment, it helps limit the harmful effects of microplastics on humans and ecosystems.