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Skimming mechanism of hydrophilic teeth for MP (MP, microplastic) balls / The neighboring concave meniscus induces the Cheerios effect, causing the MP ball to naturally move toward the teeth. The schematic shows the skimming process of the MP ball with periodic deformation of the water meniscus. The skimmed MP balls are subsequently held firmly within the water-bridged teeth (by the water bridge) by capillary adhesion.

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Korea Institute of Science and Technology

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