A new bio-inspired filter developed at the University of Bonn uses the same gill-arch architecture as filter-feeding fish to remove more than 99 % of microplastic fibers from washing machine wastewater. Because it’s self-cleaning and clog-resistant, it could be cheaply built into future washing machines — a clear win for cleaner water and less plastic pollution.
(c) Lone Jensen
(c) Lone Jensen

Filtro inspirado en peces elimina 99 % de microplásticos

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Investigadores de la Universidad de Bonn han creado un filtro que imita el sistema branquial de peces filtradores y logra eliminar más del 99 % de microfibras plásticas en el agua residual de lavadoras. Al ser auto-limpiable y resistente a atascos, podría incorporarse fácilmente a futuras lavadoras — un paso real hacia aguas más limpias y menos contaminación plástica.

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