Microfluidics for Microplastic Remediation

This project tackles the global micro- and nano-plastic (MP/NP) crisis with a transformative vision: to redefine waste as a raw material. We are developing a fully integrated, micro-factory that converts non-recyclable plastics from industrial wastewater into high-value graphitic materials. This shift from clean-up to value creation combines three breakthrough stages: active MP/NP capture, deconstruction, and synthesis.

The system will be validated in a real-world setting, with the dual goal of eliminating MP/NPs from effluent while producing engineered carbon for high-tech applications like battery anodes and flexible electronics. Our work establishes a new circular economy paradigm—turning a costly environmental burden into a strategic resource.