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Researchers from the University of Waterloo, Canada, have employed 3D imaging technology to analyse microplastics, which is expected to lead to improved techniques for plastic waste recycling.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
This research is a step forward in the development of more effective plastic waste recycling methods and the promotion of sustainable practices within the packaging sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Waterloo team, in partnership with the country\u2019s National Research Council, has advanced beyond traditional 2D microscopy to employ 3D imaging, which offers a detailed view of micro and nanoplastic degradation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
University of Waterloo Department of Chemical Engineering professor William Anderson said: \u201cMost microscope images provide a two-dimensional view, similar to a medical X-ray, which gives us some information but lacks depth. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, 3D imaging is like a CT [computed tomography] scan, offering far more detailed insights into the structure and degradation of microplastics. This level of detail has been incredibly challenging to achieve, but it\u2019s crucial for understanding what is happening at the surface of micro and nanoplastics and how degradation processes work.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
To obtain the new visual data, the research team combined physical and biological techniques.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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