Microplastic filter system for appliances

Summary of the technology

This patented system approaches the problem by redesigning the entire discharge system of the washing machine, including the centrifugal pump and tube geometry.

Unismart - University of Padua Foundation

Details of the Technology Offer

Microplastic pollution is becoming an increasing concern for the wellbeing of the marine environment and consequently for human health. Currently attempts to reduce the release of microplastics/microfibers from domestic laundering appliances with micrometric mesh filters or washing bags have proven largely ineffective. This patented system approaches the problem by redesigning the entire discharge system of the washing machine, including the centrifugal pump and tube geometry. This innovative system can aggregate microfibers into particles of greater size that will be more easily withheld by a filter, without interrupting the flow of water during draining. This technology can also be applied to dishwashers or washer dryer combos.

Applications

Washing machines, Dish washers, Dryers, Washer dryer combos, Waste water treatment.

Intellectual property status

  • Granted Patent
  • Patent application number :IT 102019000018521

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Related Keywords

  • Smart Appliances
  • Household Goods & Appliances
  • Physical Sciences and Exact Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Micro- and Nanotechnology
  • Protecting Man and Environment
  • Safety
  • Environment
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Engineering / Technology
  • Climate Change mitigation
  • Soil and Groundwater Pollution
  • Clean Production / Green Technologies
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Waste Management
  • Recycling, Recovery
  • Social and Economics concerns
  • Sustainability
  • microplastic
  • microplastic filter

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