Enhanced Neptune Ball Microplastic Collection Simulation

Simulation Statistics

Simulation Time (sec)

Stage

Ball Diameter (cm)

Total Microplastics

Collected Plastics

Collection Rate

Total Fibers

Attached Fibers

Fiber Collection Rate

Data Analysis and Visualization

Microplastic Analysis

Plastic Type	Total	Collected	Rate
PE (Polyethylene)	0	0	0%
PP (Polypropylene)	0	0	0%
PS (Polystyrene)	0	0	0%

Information Panel

Stage 1: Shedding of seagrass leaves

Posidonia oceanica plants shed their leaves during their life cycle. These fibers move in seawater. As the simulation progresses, the seagrass fibers will begin to capture microplastics in the environment.

Information About Neptune Ball Numbers:

Many Neptune balls can form in a real marine environment. Multiple balls provide these advantages:

Microplastic collection capacity in wider areas
Ability to show effects at different depths
Formation of various sized balls capable of capturing different sized plastics

Different scenarios can be examined by changing the number of balls in the simulation.

Microplastic Types and Properties:

PE (Polyethylene): Low density, generally near the surface
PP (Polypropylene): Medium density, can remain suspended in the water column
PS (Polystyrene): High density, tends to sink to the bottom

Seagrass balls can act as a natural filter by capturing these microplastics. Different environmental conditions, plastic types, and wave movements affect collection efficiency.