Chemically activated fibers filter out atrazine

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Research conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reveals that chemically activated fibers introduced into contaminated water can effectively adsorb atrazine, a herbicide that causes cardiovascular and reproductive complications in humans. The cost of this technology is a major concern for the researchers, who have worked over the years to make the price competitive.

Waste Management and Remediation Services, Services information, Illinois, Water Pollution, TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS, Textile Mills, Health aspects, Services, Fibers, Atrazine, University of Illinois, Fibres

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'Soft' X-rays illuminate concrete chemistry

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Paulo Monteiro, a professor in Berkeley's civil engineering department, uses high-resolution, 'soft' X-ray microscopy to study cement's hydration processes and various aspects of its chemical makeup. Though soft X-ray microscopy was developed for biological research, scientists in other disciplines are taking advantage of its benefits.

United States, Cement, Cement Manufacturing, X-ray apparatus and tubes, Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, Industrial Cements, X-Ray Microscopy, Concretes, Observations, Concrete, Cements (Building materials), Chemical properties, X-ray microscope, X-ray microscopes

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Bacteria can treat wastewater and generate electricity

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Bruce Logan, a civil and environmental engineer of the Pennsylvania State University suggests that bacteria can be used to produce energy as well as to treat wastewater. The air cathode single chamber microbial fuel cell is the device developed to do this, the procedure of which is explained.

Electric Power Generating, Electric Power Generation, Electric services, Pennsylvania, Bacteria, Pennsylvania State University, Electric power production, Wastewater

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