Conventional automotive tires are a contributing source of microplastic pollution due to their shedding during their daily use, which is something the conceptual 'Pureback Nexen' tire is intended to change. The tires are designed to separate and discharge microplastics while driving and have them captured via an internal central capsule. The collected waste could then be deposited at service stations instead of allowing it to simply be dispersed into the environment.
The conceptual 'Pureback Nexen' tire is the design work of Cheolhee Lee, Seongjong Kang and Lee JH96, and is imagined with an intelligent LED system for letting drivers know when the internal collection capsule needs to be replaced. Blue illumination indicates particle capturing, while red lets driver know the system is full.
Microplastics-Collecting Tire Designs
The Conceptual 'Pureback Nexen' Tire Absorbs Pollution
Trend Themes
1. Microplastics-collecting Tires - Innovating tires to collect microplastics during daily use prevents pollution and improves environmental sustainability.
2. Intelligent Tire Technology - Creating smart tires to monitor and communicate internal waste collection and other information can improve driving safety and efficiency.
3. Sustainable Tire Disposal - Developing methods to dispose of collected waste from microplastics-collecting tires in a sustainable way can create new opportunities for environmental responsibility.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Incorporating microplastic-collecting technology in tire design creates opportunities for automotive companies to differentiate their products and align with environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Waste Management - The collection and disposal of microplastics from tires requires innovative waste management solutions and presents a growth opportunity for the industry.
3. Environmental Sustainability - As consumer demand for sustainable products and practices increases, companies focused on environmental sustainability can leverage microplastics-collecting tire innovations to improve their offerings and reputation.