Rice University researchers have developed an innovative way to produce covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a type of crystalline polymer noted for its potential to address crucial environmental concerns. COFs’ porous and adjustable molecular architectures make them suitable for gas trapping, water filtering, and speeding chemical reactions. This revolutionary technology could [...]
PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ are potentially cancer-causing compounds that have become a growing concern in household drinking water. Solutions to decrease exposure range from compulsory municipal-level water purification to under-the-sink private water treatment systems. But are consumers prepared to foot the money for a further purification system to help localities [...]
Water pollution is a worldwide problem that threatens habitats, human wellness, and economies. Traditional wastewater treatment technologies can be expensive and resource-intensive, so researchers are looking for novel and sustainable solutions. One unexpected and intriguing approach is the utilization of discarded beer yeast. Breweries are generally renowned for making beer, but [...]
Micromotors stand out as a revolutionary advancement in the realm of environmental remediation, providing a promising and innovative avenue for water treatment. Spearheading this transformative technology are researchers from the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) in Spain. Their pioneering work has led to the development of micromotors equipped [...]
