On-Site Microplastic Detection for Rapid and Accurate Waste Effluent Analysis
Problem addressed
An innovative and ground-breaking portable device to conduct microplastics and microfiber detections efficiently and effectively for real-time effluent quality monitoring.
Innovation
- The first portable device for microfiber/microplastic detection
- Offers a prompt response to reflect process effluents" quality, enabling the engineers to provide an instant solution for process modification
- Builds a solid foundation for efficient and effective microfiber detection technology in the field of related industries
Application
- Water quality assessment on industrial wastewater qualification
- Microplastics detection for process modification, as well as modifying the life cycle analysis and potential ESG analysis
- Analytical equipment for Education sectors
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global University Employability Survey 2021.
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