‘Dazzling’ innovation: Plastic bags turned into glowing sensors for safe drinking water
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Indonesian researchers have developed a method to transform discarded plastic bags into glowing nanomaterials that detect toxic metals in drinking water. The team created carbon quantum dots through a 10-hour process that can accurately identify iron contamination with impressive precision. This breakthrough addresses both plastic pollution and water safety challenges simultaneously, offering a portable, affordable solution for communities without access to advanced testing equipment.
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