Project detail

Self-Propelled Micromotors for Degradation of Microplastics in the Oceans

Duration: 01.03.2021 — 28.02.2022

Funding resources

Brno University of Technology - Vnitřní projekty VUT

- whole funder (2021-01-01 - 2022-12-31)

On the project

Microplastic pollution is a global challenge due to the presence of plastics in the oceans with unprecedented quantities. In this project, self-propelled zinc oxide micromotors are proposed to degrade microplastics via photocatalytic reactions. The micromotors would contribute to solve a life-threatening environmental problem with a scalable and cost-effective way.

Mark

CEITEC-J-21-7524

Default language

Czech

People responsible

Pumera Martin, prof. RNDr., Ph.D. - fellow researcher
Oral Çaǧatay Mert - principal person responsible

Units

Central European Institute of Technology BUT
- beneficiary (2021-01-01 - 2021-12-31)
Future Energy and Innovation
- internal (2021-01-01 - 2021-12-31)

Responsibility: Oral Çaǧatay Mert