Flexible polymer membrane with embedded nanoparticles (IMAGE)

University of California - Berkeley

Flexible polymer membrane with embedded nanoparticles

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A flexible polymer membrane incorporating nanoparticles of PAF selectively absorbs nearly 100% of metals such mercury, copper or iron during desalination, more efficiently producing clean, safe water.

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UC Berkeley photos courtesy of Adam Uliana

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