July 10, 2025
Protecting public health by investigating drinking water and soil contamination
PhD student Dibya Kanti Datta seeks to raise public awareness about emerging threats like microplastics and highlight the importance of environmental stewardship.
Feb. 26, 2025
Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil
A study by Mizzou Engineering researchers focuses on the microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers, highlighting the need for biodegradable alternatives.
Sep. 16, 2024
Designing a better water filter
Mizzou researcher Maryam Salehi is developing a fabric-like filter to remove tiny plastics and lead from drinking water.
Sep. 4, 2024
Investigating microplastics
Maryam Salehi from Mizzou’s College of Engineering spent the summer studying microplastics with colleagues in Germany.