Development of Smart Fish Prototype
開發智能檢塑魚
Being inspired by the appearance of a stingray, the smart fish is designed in a streamlined model swimming continuously to filter and record microplastics and other physical parameters in seawater. With numerous components installed inside the fish, aluminum, and glass fiber are used to build the framework due to lightweight and durable to resist strong waves and water currents. The outer layer of the fish is cast by glass fiber as it can bend a curved surface on the aluminum frame. The model is tightly sealed to avoid water penetration and cause electric outages when operating in the sea.
受魔鬼魚外型啟發，智能檢塑魚設計成流線型，能持續游動以過濾和記錄海水中的微塑膠及其他物理參數。魚體內裝有眾多組件，選用輕質且耐用的鋁材和玻璃纖維作為框架材料，以抵抗強烈波浪和水流。魚的外層由玻璃纖維製成，它能在鋁框上形成彎曲的表面。魚體嚴密密封，在海上操作時避免海水滲透，導致電力中斷。
The proposed project extends the research work on microplastic degradation, which completely mineralizes the microplastics into carbon dioxide and water. In this work, the seawater will be filtered and the contaminated microplastics and tire wear particles will be detected via staining methods. The collected items after detection will be removed using Fenton’s reaction. Other water parameters, including water temperature, pH, and TOC will also be measured in the region.
本項目延伸了微塑膠降解研究工作，目的是將微塑膠完全礦化為二氧化碳和水。在此過程中，海水將被過濾，並通過染色方法檢測受污染的微塑膠和輪胎產生的微塑膠粒。檢測後收集的微塑膠將通過芬頓反應被移除。此外，智能檢塑魚還將測量包括水溫、pH值和總有機碳(TOC)在內的其他水質參數。
The success of this project will promote waste reduction, which is one of the decarbonization proposed for HK carbon neutrality. It also brings new technology in microplastic degradation using a mobile device with the in-situ oxidation process. Most importantly, the project can bring an image of how advanced technology helps the environment be sustainable and beneficial to human beings.
本項目將成功促進減廢，這是香港碳中和策略的一部分，並引入一種消滅海洋微塑膠移動裝置的新技術，最重要的是，它展示了先進技術如何幫助環境可持續發展，造福人類。