By Rahul Somvanshi
By Rahul Somvanshi
Microscopic Robots Capture 80% of Waterborne Microplastics
and Bacteria –
See How They Work
Photo Source- American Chemical Society (Youtube)
Unveiled in 'ACS Nano': tiny robots, merely 2.8 micrometers across, efficiently remove bacteria and microplastics.
Photo Source- American Chemical Society (Youtube)
Designed like minuscule dishwashing brushes, these microrobots use magnetic fields to navigate and clean.
Photo Source- American Chemical Society (Youtube)
Through precision control, these swarms of robotic cleaners are redefining the future of oceanic health.
Photo Source- ACS Publications
Reusable and effective, the microrobots are engineered to be
cleaned and redeployed, ensuring sustainable operations.
Photo Source- ACS Publications
The effectiveness of these robots was confirmed in lab simulations, capturing 80% of bacteria in just 30 minutes.
Photo Source- ACS Publications
Magnetic fields guide these tiny cleaners, offering a new layer of precision in combating water pollution.
Photo Source- ACS Publications
By adopting advanced swarming techniques, these microrobots mimic natural processes for maximum efficiency.
Photo Source- ACS Publications
What's next for these aquatic cleaners? Researchers are pushing the boundaries of environmental technology.
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