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Design and Development of an Advanced Sensor Prototype for the Detection of Microplastics

Preprints.org 2024
Maximiliano Campos-López, Ricardo Aguilar-Garay, Dafne E. González-Rodriguez, Verónica Itzel Mejía-López, Margoth M. Gamboa-Lugo, Vicente Garibay-Feblés, Marco Antonio Reyes-Guzmán, Álvaro Gordillo-Sol, Jorge A. Mendoza-Pérez

Summary

Researchers designed and developed an advanced sensor prototype for detecting microplastics in water, combining spectroscopic and signal processing technologies into a portable device. The prototype demonstrated accurate microplastic identification across multiple polymer types in field conditions.

Microplastics are ubiquitous in our environment and significantly threaten ecosystems and human health. This paper presents the design and fabrication of an innovative prototype sensor capable of detecting microplastics by employing multiple wavelengths. Our system combines mechanical, electronic, and optical components, providing an efficient and cost-effective solution for environmental monitoring.

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