Microplastics

Greener Solutions 2025: Safer Materials for Nanoscrubbers

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Magic Erasers are widely used for tough cleaning, but the melamine-formaldehyde foam they rely on sheds millions of microplastic particles during use—introducing persistent plastics and toxic chemicals into homes and the environment. This project challenged the team to design a safer alternative cleaning sponge that preserves the Magic Eraser’s powerful nanoscale scrubbing mechanism while...