Smartwatch: In today’s time, the use of plastic has increased so much that its tiny particles are now reaching our bodies. Scientists have found the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in air, water and food items. The matter of concern is that these particles can reach different parts of the body through blood, but it is still not easy to measure them.
Why is it difficult to detect plastic in the body?
Till now, identifying microplastics in the body requires blood samples and complex lab devices. This process is expensive and time consuming. This is the reason why scientists have not yet been able to fully understand how much plastic is accumulating in the human body and what effect it has in the long run.
wearable device like smartwatch
Researchers at the University of Tartu are working on a new technology that can ease this problem. They are developing a wearable device that will look like a smartwatch and will be able to detect plastic particles present in the body without any test.
How will this technology work?
A technology called spectrometry is being used in this device. This technique studies the nature of light falling on different substances. Each type of plastic absorbs and reflects light differently, which in a way becomes its identity.
This device shines different types of light on the skin, which also includes infrared and ultraviolet rays. Then it detects which way the light is returning. On this basis, it can identify the plastic particles present under the skin.
Positive results found in initial testing
To test this technology, researchers created an AI skin in which plastic particles were inserted. When tested with this device, it was successful in identifying the plastic present under the skin. This indicates that in future this technology may prove effective in real life also.
Can have serious impact on health
Although research is still ongoing on the effects of microplastics, early indications suggest that these particles can accumulate in the body. This can cause problems like swelling, pressure on cells and disturbances in the normal functioning of the body. This is why it has become very important to monitor them.
Health monitoring may change in future
If this technology is successful, then in the coming time people will be able to easily track the level of plastic in their body through devices like smartwatch, ring or band. This will not only benefit the common people but will also help scientists to understand how plastic is affecting our health.
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