Scientists enhance localized surface plasmon resonance through oxide particle superlattices
A research group led by Prof. Yang Liangbao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...
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Stormwater pollution sucked up by specialised reusable sponge
A reusable sponge that soaks up pollutants like phosphate and metals from water has been developed by Northwestern University researchers ...
Smart Nanotech Sponge Absorbs Pollutants and Recovers Valuable Resources
A specialized sponge absorbs pollutants and releases them for reuse—paving the way for cleaner waterways and resource ...
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Cellulose sponge (IMAGE)
The sponge, coated with nanoparticles that have an affinity for pollutants, can collect metals like zinc and copper, as well as phosphate, and in previous iterations has successfully pulled lead from ...
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Specialized sponge can suck up stormwater pollution
As more waterways contend with algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial ...
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Nanoparticle-Coated Sponge Removes Metals and Nutrients From Water
Northwestern researchers created a reusable sponge that captures pollutants like phosphate, copper, and zinc from water while ...
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Tiny copper 'flowers' bloom on artificial leaves for clean fuel production
Tiny copper 'nano-flowers' have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing.