Aug 24, 2020
Millions of people worldwide die every year from waterborne diseases because of a lack of affordable, practical disinfection technologies
Posted by Omuterema Akhahenda in category: biotech/medical
To address this need, researchers have developed a strong, flexible filter out of a silica aerogel that efficiently kills bacteria, resists getting clogged, and needs just a quick dip in dilute bleach to renew its disinfecting properties.
Read about the loofah-inspired aerogel here: https://bit.ly/3lhulJo?fbclid=IwAR3mLvaN1ruT0KRaTWynbxoTe9O9…3d-jDXqNUU