'Fish Mouth' Filter Removes 99% of Microplastics From Laundry ...
14 hours ago · The ancient evolution of fish mouths could help solve a modern source of plastic pollution. Inspired by these natural filtration systems, scientists in Germany have invented a way to …
This fish-inspired filter removes over 99% of microplastics
Dec 23, 2025 · Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a new, fish …
Sardine-inspired washing machine filter removes 99% of ...
Dec 5, 2025 · According to researchers at Germany’s University of Bonn, taking a cue from the animals’ filtration systems might help remove the vast majority of harmful plastic particulates from washing...
This fish-inspired filter could keep tons of plastic from ...
Water enters through the wide end and flows along the mesh at a shallow angle, much like water rushing through a fish’s mouth. Instead of slamming into the filter head-on, the particles roll...
Fish Gill Filter Developed to Combat Microplastics in Laundry ...
Dec 8, 2025 · The fish open their mouths to swim through water, using their gill arch system to sift out plankton. We took a closer look at the construction of this system and used it as the model for …
Fish-Inspired Filter Removes 99% of Microplastics from ...
1 day ago · A new fish-inspired filtration system removes 99% of microplastics from washing machine water, solving a major source of environmental pollution that enters waterways and agricultural soils.
Innovative Filter Eliminates 99% of Microplastics in Laundry
1 day ago · A new filtration system known as the ‘Fish Mouth’ filter has been developed to effectively remove up to 99% of microplastics from laundry wastewater. This innovative technology addresses a …