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July 25th, 2006
Carbon nanotubes enlisted to reduce waste in cleanup of toxic chemicals
Abstract:
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have demonstrated a new, environmentally friendly process for treating water contaminated by perchlorate, a toxic chemical that has been found in drinking water in 35 states. The PNNL method is an electrically controlled anion exchange process.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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