SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

6-second solution: US breakthrough turns polluted water into 92% pure fertilizer, fuel

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Yale researchers developed a fast, efficient method to convert nitrate, a common water pollutant, into ammonia using an electrified membrane and ionophore. The process takes just 6 seconds and achieves 92% conversion, potentially cleaning contaminated water while producing fertilizer and fuel. This breakthrough could revolutionize water treatment and provide sustainable resources.

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