SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

Solar-powered ‘artificial plant’ purifies radioactive soil by 95% in 20 days

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A solar-powered artificial plant removes 95% of cesium from radioactive soil in 20 days by mimicking transpiration to trap contaminants while evaporating clean water.

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