The group of ultrasonic resonators "RESULT" develops a new technology for detection, collection and separation of microplastics (MPLs) and nanoplastics (NPLs) of sizes smaller than 5 microns present in water samples. The presence of microplastics in oceans and sea water,as well as other natural lakes, rivers, etc.. incolved in fresh water Is identified and on e of potential risks for echosystems and hazards for human health. Hence the relevance of its ecological, social and public health impact as an emerging and priority concern.
RESULT leads a National research project supported with European funds for Ecological Transition and digitalization and participates in an european project coordinated by CSIC:
- "Chip Ultrasónico para concentración y separación de microplásticos en muestras de agua" ( TED2021-132207B-I00) en el marco del Plan Estratégico de Salud y Medio Ambiente 2022 - 2026 del Gobierno de España (https://www.mscbs.gob.es/ciudadanos/pesma/docs/241121_PESMA.pdf).
- "Integrated approach to asses the levels and impact of emerging concern on blue health and biodiversity modulated by climate change drivers"(PM-HE-CL6-ONE-BLUE, Ref:101134929 - GAP), coordinated by IDAEA (CSIC).
In both projects, RESULT developes a new technolgy based on a strategical use of utlrasounds to collect and separate mciroplastics and nanoplastics from the water samples flowing through microfluidic systems.
Water samples from the Mediterranean, Cantabric seas, as well as Atlantic and Artic oceans are being tested in our projects.
Manipulation of particles in suspensions exposed to ultrasonic standing waves in microfluidics
Manipulation of particles in suspensions exposed to ultrasonic standing waves in microfluidics
► A 3D analysis of the acoustic radiation force in microfluidic channel with rectangular geometry
Chip Ultrasónico para concentración y separación de Microplásticos en muestras de agua
Proyecto de Digitalización y Transición Ecológica TED2021-132207B-I00
