Brazil Unveils Mobile Nuclear Unit to Extract Microplastics from Water

Brazil has developed a mobile unit that uses nuclear technology to clean water. The system is designed to extract microplastic particles from contaminated sources. The unit can be transported to affected waterways for on‑site treatment. Nuclear techniques enable the breakdown of plastic polymers at a molecular level. Officials say the technology could help address growing microplastic pollution. The project is part of Brazil’s broader environmental innovation agenda. Testing of the mobile unit is planned in several river basins. Success could lead to wider adoption of nuclear‑based water remediation.