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At a microscopic level, algae cells are shown to adsorb microplastics. Image: Julie Peller, chemistry professor at Valparaiso University
By Hannah Brock
A type of algae that a recent study found collects microfibers brings up questions about microplastic pollution impacts and how it could affect human health.
The study, which will be published in the Journal of Environmental Pollution in May, found that cladophora algae adsorbs microfibers, meaning that the plastic attaches to living algae cell walls.
Adsorb is not to be confused with absorb, said Julie Peller, the lead researcher and a chemistry professor at Valparaiso University. Adsorb means the microplastics, or microfibers, adhere to the surface of what is being absorbed.