JellyFilter
A unique and innovative solution for filtering out micro- and nano-plastics, our one-of-a-kind water filtration system uses jellyfish proteins to remove plastics from the water. Our passion for creating a sustainable solution to this issue led to our proposal.
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The Current Issue
Plastic has become a constant presence in our lives, providing a cheap and flexible building material. However, when these plastics are exposed to the environment, they begin to degrade into micro- and nano-plastics.
These small particles enter the environment, causing various issues for the health of our environment and ourselves.
Because of their size, nanoplastics are very difficult to filter out of water and can enter our bloodstream and cells easily, disrupting cellular processes and eventually resulting in organ failure.
Thus, with the increasing presence of plastic, it becomes more and more important for new ways to filter them out. That is where JellyFilter comes into play.
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