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Max is a 17 year old rising senior studying at SHSID in Shanghai, China. Through research and innovation, he strives to contribute to solving environmental issues. Max is also a persistent tutor, volunteering to teach in schools, the elderly community, and online free of charge. Max is also an enthusiastic swimmer, winning medals in backstroke and freestyle. Besides his studies, Max has a passion for marine biology, palaeontology, and evolutionary history, self-studying these topics outside of the classroom.
Tell us what the water concern in your country is!One water concern is the lack of water resources in northern China. There, sustainable strategies need to be carried out to support both agricultural and urban needs. This calls for innovative solutions to the efficient use of water.
Removal of Microplastics from Water by Bare Magnetic Nano-γ-Fe2O3 under Ultrasound
Our project aims to develop an efficient, effective, and eco-friendly method for removing microplastics from water. Under ultrasound, we allow commercially available magnetic nano-γ-Fe2O3 to stick onto microplastics in water. Once adsorbed with magnetic nano-γ-Fe2O3, microplastics become magnetic and can be removed easily with a magnet. Our method achieves up to 99% efficiency for common plastics (PE, PS, PP, PET) in just 20 minutes. It is cost-effective, avoids secondary pollution, and works across different plastic types and sizes.
