NIU researchers are identifying and quantifying microplastics in our environment
- lindathelibrarian
- Jun 29
- 1 min read
May 5, 2025
DEKALB, IL — Not much is known about the impacts of microplastics in our environment, except that there’s a lot—and it doesn’t go away or biodegrade like many other materials.
....Microplastics are unknowingly ingested by a wide range of animals, including people. It’s in our blood, and in our brains.
Now NIU faculty and student researchers are using cutting-edge technology to learn more, focusing on identifying and quantifying microplastics in creeks, rivers and groundwater. Their work is taking them across the region—and around the world.
Learn more about the research in the accompanying video from the second annual “Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion.”
Media Contact: Tom Parisi