VisiFibre

Our Solution

1. Sampling Process

In the first process, we collect samples of air quality using our device VisiFibre, by using multiple sampling devices like this you can see here which will be distributed along the factory, then we collect samples of the fibres which are in the air, and we will have different samples from different days and different areas in the factory and even different factories later on, which will be labelled to pass to the second process.

2. Data Analysis

For the second process, the filters are taken from the kits and will be kept and labeled to a laboratory where, with the use of technologies which involve Raman Spectroscopy we analyze and create data reports. 

With the data analysis of the Health Information, we will identify long-term trends and build data intelligence to make changes on the infrastructure of the factories.

Using Raman Spectroscopy is challenging because it’s a process that takes a long time to detect microplastic but now that we have an ATTRACT Technology called Pipe 4.0. modified for solids so we have better results in less time, we propose a solution that is more ambulatory and allows us to have one centralized lab which analyzes samples from different factories and they provide more accurate information.

Our solution is scalable, so it allows us to make impact on the workers, their environment, and eventually, the world. 

2.2 Presampling Solutions

  • Utilization of non-linear Raman techniques and cleaning protocols.
  • Photo-bleaching and algorithms to mitigate fluorescing agents.
  • Advanced image analysis software for particle detection.

3. Raman Spectroscopy Technologies

3.1 What is Raman Spectroscopy?

  • A non-destructive technique for chemical composition and molecular structure analysis.
  • Inelastic scattering of light (Raman effect) identifies molecules.

3.2 Basic Working Principles

  • Interaction: Incident light causes molecular vibrations.
  • Scattering: Changes in scattered light energy reveal molecular features.
  • Spectrum Analysis: X-Axis (Raman Shift), Y-Axis (Signal Intensity), Peaks (molecular vibrations).

3.3 Interpretation and Applications

  • Material and contaminant identification.
  • Analysis of polymers and plastics.
  • Research in nanotechnology and material sciences.

4. Pipe 4.0 Adaptation (microRaman for Solids)

4.1 Adjustments for Solid Samples

  • Modifications to accommodate the specific requirements for solid sample analysis.

5. Data Analysis

5.1 Database Results

  • Analysis of microplastic concentration per person and time of day/year.
  • Correlations with machine usage and environmental conditions.

5.2 Validating the Approach

  • Collaborations with CSIC Laboratory and experts in the field.
  • Review of scientific literature and interviews with researchers.