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| Vacuum filter that will separate the H20 and microplastics |
Would You Like Some Plastic With Your Water?
This past week, I continued to work on my project background. I did some more research on existing studies regarding microplastics but still have only found one preliminary study on microplastics in global drinking water. I also continued to work with my project mentor, Matt, to collect the materials needed to conduct the experiment. The highlight of my week in the internship was Matt being able to find the same filter paper and pore size as outlined in the procedures we are following from another experiment. I should be able to start filtering the water by early next week. So far I have four tap water samples collected from the central phoenix area. I am extremely grateful that two fellow stem-members agreed to bring in water samples from their kitchen sinks. My goal is to collect water from Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western regions of Phoenix. We shall see what the next week in the lab brings!
I love your title! It's funny, but makes you really think about what we consume on a daily. I find it very interesting that your project is based on the study of micro plastics in global drinking water because we usually aren't aware. If you need any water samples from the west valley, I'll be glad to give you a sample. I'll anxiously wait for the result hahaha
ReplyDeleteHey, Sammy. I'm glad Matt was able to find the filter paper you wished for, He's an excellent mentor. During my research, I've encountered articles and peer-edited researches, so if you ever need them let me know. I'm also willing to get you water samples. I live in South Phoenix.
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