Detecting nanoplastics in the air (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption In this illustration, a sensor containing red carbon dots detects nanoplastics in the air, which are represented by the floating spheres. Credit Nitzan Shauloff Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with credit shown. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.