A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in drinking water. The tool costs approximately $500 to build, with individual tests costing 1.5 cents. Dr. Tianxi Yang, assistant professor in UBC’s faculty of land and food systems, led the development of this detection system. Dr Yang explained, “The breakdown of larger plastic pieces into microplastics and nanoplastics presents significant threats to food systems, ecosystems, and human health,” Dr. Yang stated. “This new technique allows quick, cheap detection … Continue reading Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups