Designing a system for examining microplastic release in fabrics made from recycled materials
Program:
Materials Science and Engineering
Project Description:
The goal of this study is to examine the extent of microplastic release from recycled synthetic textile fibers in domestic washing processes. A portable washer will be used to understand the phenomena across a wide variety of users. A specially developed filter will allow for rigorous examination of the extent of microfiber shedding in synthetic fabric samples. Recycled polypropylene fabric will be the examined specimen; virgin polypropylene will be used as the control. The aim will be to determine whether recycled materials are a factor in microplastic release.
Team Members
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Project Mentors, Sponsors, and Partners
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Dr. Orla Wilson
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Lauren Choi
Course Faculty
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