A team of students has developed a prototype system designed to capture harmful particles generated by tyre and brake wear, addressing a significant but often overlooked source of microplastic pollution in urban environments. The project, named VENTRA EV, integrates advanced filtration technology into an electric vehicle to collect these fine particles before they enter the atmosphere or waterways. Researchers emphasize that the system could help reduce the environmental impact of road transport, where tyre and brake debris contribute to both air and water contamination. The innovation highlights growing efforts to tackle microplastic pollution through technological solutions in everyday infrastructure.
Student VENTRA EV project aims to capture tyre and brake wear particles electrive.com
