Carbon nanotubes offer 'green' technology for perchlorate removal

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Schematic illustration of the PNNL perchlorate removal process. The technology also can be used to capture cesium and chromium.
Schematic illustration of the PNNL perchlorate removal process. The technology also can be used to capture cesium and chromium.

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.


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