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By integrating cellulose into the silk-based fibrils that could be formed into a thin membrane, and then tuning the electrical charge of the cellulose, the researchers produced a material that was highly effective at removing contaminants in lab tests. Pictured is an example of the filter. Photo courtesy of Courtesy of the researchers.

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of …

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Study participants also reported a significant increase in their household’s exclusive use of arsenic-filtered water for drinking and cooking.

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47 percent drop in participants’ urinary arsenic levels …

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The recent pandemic has highlighted the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for built environments and building envelopes.

What (Filtration) Lessons Aren’t We Learning? Air quality is crucial for urban sustainability, affecting public health, the environment, and the economy. Managing air quality has become a significant challenge for …

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The digital twins will determine the balance between low flow resistance, a large filtration area and sufficient mechanical robustness of the design. Photo courtesy Fraunhofer ITWM

Optimizing the efficiency of nonwoven filter media is basically about achieving the perfect balance between the material’s capacity to capture and hold dust or other particles and its pressure drop …

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PFAS chemicals extracted from contaminated water by the filter. Photo courtesy of The University of Queensland

Technology developed at The University of Queensland can remove harmful “forever chemicals” – known as PFAS – from water so they can be used in renewable batteries. Researchers at The …

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