PolyGone Systems has introduced a new biomimetic filtration media designed to capture microscopic plastic particles down to the nanoscale. The company says the technology removes up to 98% of these particles, offering a gravity-driven option for municipalities and industries.
Sub-millimeter plastic fragments are increasingly present in water systems worldwide. These particles often evade traditional filtration methods and can accumulate in drinking water and aquatic ecosystems. Growing public concern, along with anticipated environmental regulations, is pushing water operators to reconsider existing infrastructure.
Rather than relying on size-restrictive filtration, which requires significant energy, PolyGone’s approach uses materials designed to naturally attract and isolate microscopic particles. The company says this method allows real-world water streams to be treated effectively without disrupting existing treatment processes. The technology is designed to integrate into current municipal and industrial systems rather than replace them.
PolyGone Systems CEO Nathaniel Banks said the bigger opportunity in water treatment is not filtering smaller particles, but rethinking how they are removed altogether. He said designing technology that works with natural material interactions, rather than against them, makes microplastic treatment more practical at scale.
Conventional water infrastructure typically depends on mechanical barriers, which are prone to clogging and difficult to monitor for microscopic contaminants. The company points to emerging research linking plastic derived chemical additives to broader public health trends, though standardized data remains limited. This gap has made it difficult for utility operators to validate treatment performance in real time.
PolyGone says its approach is intended to give operators a practical, transparent way to track and manage microplastic contamination as regulatory expectations continue to evolve.
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