Gary Baker (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption “Our strategy uses a small amount of designer solvent to absorb plastic particles from a large volume of water,” said Gary Baker, an associate professor in University of Missouri’s Department of Chemistry. Credit Sam O’Keefe/University of Missouri Usage Restrictions For media use. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.