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Skoog Flocculant-Proactive Microplastic Solution

Open-source material tech using ionic triggers to aggregate microplastics at the source, preventing bioavailability in marine ecosystems.

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The Skoog Flocculant (SOMPF) is a proactive system that "programs" plastic to aggregate in seawater. It integrates an ionic trigger directly into the material during production. Ionic Trigger: Copolymers react to seawater’s ionic strength, forcing fragments to cluster at the source. Biological Barrier: Aggregation to sizes >50 µm prevents endocytosis, blocking plastic from entering marine tissue. Biofilm Synergy: Modified surface energy uses natural biofilms as "glue" to bind clusters to marine snow. Implementation: Applied via industrial spray using residual heat (60-120^{\circ}C) for activation. Part of the S.K.O.O.G. Architecture, released under CC BY 4.0 for open-source environmental protection. Inventor: Göran Skoog

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