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Algae-based Microplastic Removal System for Wastewater Treatment

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The status recorded for “Algae-based Microplastic Removal System for Wastewater Treatment” is research and development.

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States

Source: inkl

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A genetically engineered algae strain that produces limonene to attract and clump microplastic particles in contaminated water, facilitating their removal. The algae grow in wastewater, absorbing excess nutrients and pollutants, with the potential to integrate into existing wastewater treatment plants to improve water cleaning and recycle plastics into bioplastic products.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Education
Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: inkl

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The project “Algae-based Microplastic Removal System for Wastewater Treatment” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from inkl.

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Original status	research and development
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A genetically engineered algae strain that produces limonene to attract and clump microplastic particles in contaminated water, facilitating their removal. The algae grow in wastewater, absorbing excess nutrients and pollutants, with the potential to integrate into existing wastewater treatment plants to improve water cleaning and recycle plastics into bioplastic products.
Original sector	Water Treatment

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Missouri
City	Columbia

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Education
Article published date	2026-05-16

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