Environmental pollution caused by microplastics is a growing challenge. Conventional methods for identifying and analyzing microplastic particles are often inaccurate, error-prone and not portable. There is an urgent need for a precise, efficient and portable solution for the analysis of microplastics in various environmental samples.

The Problem

Existing analytical methods often provide unreliable results and require time-consuming manual procedures. In addition, there is a lack of compact systems that enable mobile analysis of standing and flowing waters.

The Solution

To overcome this challenge, new direction GmbH developed an AI-supported solution for precise microplastics analysis:

• Use of state-of-the-art AI technologies: Development of random forest classifiers to analyze the complete wavelength spectrum (935-1720 nm) of microplastic particles.
• Automatic identification: The algorithms enable precise chemical analysis based on near-infrared camera images.
• Creation of a reference library: Over 20 microplastic and mineral samples serve as a basis for validating the AI models and ensure high accuracy.
• User-friendly interface: Powerful software allows users without technical expertise to easily apply the technology.
• Portable system: The developed solution can be used flexibly in standing and flowing waters.

Value enhancement

This innovation brings decisive advantages for science, industry and the environment:

• Increased precision: the error rate is significantly reduced, enabling more accurate analyses.
• Automation: AI-supported analysis saves time and resources compared to manual methods.
• Increased efficiency: Companies and research institutions can optimize their processes and make informed decisions more quickly.
• Sustainability: The improved detection of microplastics contributes to targeted environmental monitoring and supports measures to reduce pollution.

At new direction GmbH, we implement these and similar solutions quickly and reliably. If you have any questions or specific concerns, please feel free to contact us directly.