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

Un filtre inspiré des poissons élimine 99 % des microplastiques

TECH XPLORE

Des chercheurs ont conçu un filtre qui reproduit le système branchial des poissons filtreurs pour capturer plus de 99 % des microfibres plastiques dans les eaux usées des machines à laver. Auto-nettoyant et sans risque d’obstruction, il pourrait équiper les futures machines — un vrai progrès vers une eau plus pure et moins de pollution plastique.

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