Science & Technology

New device turns pollution in to printing ink

By T.K. Randall
February 8, 2017 ·  8 comments

The device can be fitted on to car exhausts. Image Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 Ruben de Rijcke Developed by Indian MIT spinoff company Gravinky Labs, the device can be retrofitted to the exhaust of any existing vehicle and can capture up to 93% of the emitted pollution.

Exactly how it works however remains a closely guarded secret.

"Our device is designed as a clever fusion of electronic sensors, mechanical actuators and a collection system," said company co-founder Anirudh Sharma."It is retrofitted to the exhaust pipe of vehicles and mounts through a triangulated screw/clamp-set."

If it proves a success, the device, which takes 45 minutes of exhaust filtering to produce a single ounce of ink, could prove an invaluable tool for reducing pollution in large cities.

It is also set to offer an inexpensive, high-quality alternative to regular ink brands.


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