Artificial fish that flap their tails forward now collect plastic from large bodies of water. These robotic fish are only half an inch long. Said These are Chinese-made artificial fish that clean up plastic on the ocean floor. The fish was developed by scientists from Sichuan University in China. They can also move very quickly, capable of collecting microplastics in the water. Marine pollution is a matter of great concern to environmental scientists. The new technology aims to reduce human resources to prevent it and make water purification faster.
Due to their small size, they can penetrate very small pores and other areas and collect plastic. But even with this size, their load capacity is very high. Scientists claim that they can pick up and carry objects weighing up to 5 kg. These fish that collect marine debris have become the talk of the town. While some were in favor, some raised an issue of concern. They ask what would happen if real fish saw these artificial fish and mistook them for prey and ate them. Environmentalists say real fish could be killed if they eat them.
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles created from everyday plastic objects. There are billions of microplastics all over the world. These must be avoided as they can leach into the environment and sometimes even into food and cause serious damage. The newly developed artificial fish technology makes great use of the potential of nanotechnology. Scientists have suggested that nanotechnology will make a significant contribution to humanity’s fight against microplastics in the future.
English Summary: Chinese Scientists Develop Microplastic-Devouring Robot Fish
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