Brazil develops nuclear technology system to remove microplastics from water | TV BRICS, 15.06.26Brazil has developed a mobile unit that removes...
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Brazil develops nuclear technology system to remove microplastics from water | TV BRICS, 15.06.26
Brazil has developed a mobile unit that removes microplastics from water using electron beams and nuclear technology, according to the Brazilian government’s website.
Microplastics are particles of synthetic polymers smaller than 5 mm, which traditional wastewater treatment systems usually fail to trap. The material can enter food chains, accumulate and transport toxic substances, posing a risk to ecosystems, food security and human health.
The mobile unit is housed in a truck equipped with an electron accelerator. It passes contaminated water through a beam of high-energy electrons, which break down the molecules of pollutants, including microplastics. As a result, complex compounds break down into less toxic fragments, facilitating subsequent water treatment before it is returned to the natural environment.
According to the developers, the technology has proven effective in real-world industrial conditions. The unit is in operation and treats up to 1 million litres of wastewater per day.
One of the system’s key advantages is that it does not require the use of chemical reagents, which reduces the environmental impact and opens up opportunities for the reuse of treated water.
The technology was developed by Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) through the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research (IPEN) of the National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN).
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Brazil has developed a mobile unit that removes microplastics from water using electron beams and nuclear technology, according to the Brazilian government’s website.
Microplastics are particles of synthetic polymers smaller than 5 mm, which traditional wastewater treatment systems usually fail to trap. The material can enter food chains, accumulate and transport toxic substances, posing a risk to ecosystems, food security and human health.
The mobile unit is housed in a truck equipped with an electron accelerator. It passes contaminated water through a beam of high-energy electrons, which break down the molecules of pollutants, including microplastics. As a result, complex compounds break down into less toxic fragments, facilitating subsequent water treatment before it is returned to the natural environment.
According to the developers, the technology has proven effective in real-world industrial conditions. The unit is in operation and treats up to 1 million litres of wastewater per day.
One of the system’s key advantages is that it does not require the use of chemical reagents, which reduces the environmental impact and opens up opportunities for the reuse of treated water.
The technology was developed by Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) through the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research (IPEN) of the National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN).
Text copied from https://tvbrics.com/en/news/brazil-develops-mobile-unit-to-remove-microplastics-from-water-using-nuclear-technology/
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