Nanorust Technology to Help Rid Water of Arsenic

Experts at the Rice University have recently announced the completion of their latest water-purifying technology, which makes use of nanotechnology to destroy arsenic. The new, revolutionary and low-cost nanorust technique will begin its testing runs in Guanajuato, Mexico, later this year. If... [ read more >> ]

The iron oxide nanoparticles instinctively bind to arsenic, so they provide a cheap way of extracting the harmful chemical from drinking water reserves

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The iron oxide nanoparticles instinctively bind to arsenic, so they provide a cheap way of extracting the harmful chemical from drinking water reserves