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23-03-2023, 06:27 AM
Canada scientists create new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’
University of British Columbia researchers develop silica-based material with ability to absorb wider range of harmful chemicalsResearchers at a Canadian university have made a breakthrough they hope will dramatically shorten the lifespan of the thousands of toxic “forever chemicals” that persist in clothing, household items and the environment.Scientists at the University of British Columbia announced on Wednesday that they had developed a new silica-based material with ability to absorb a wider range of the harmful chemicals, and new tools to break them apart them. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/m...esearchers
#Canada #PFAS #Americas #Environment #World_news
University of British Columbia researchers develop silica-based material with ability to absorb wider range of harmful chemicalsResearchers at a Canadian university have made a breakthrough they hope will dramatically shorten the lifespan of the thousands of toxic “forever chemicals” that persist in clothing, household items and the environment.Scientists at the University of British Columbia announced on Wednesday that they had developed a new silica-based material with ability to absorb a wider range of the harmful chemicals, and new tools to break them apart them. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/m...esearchers
#Canada #PFAS #Americas #Environment #World_news
