Researchers develop Graphene Oxide membrane that could be used to create 'forever chemical'-busting water filter. Yes, another funky use for the wonder material
See what you’ve unlocked. "This breakthrough in PFAS filtration has the potential to revolutionise how PFAS contamination is managed globally." Over the course of our lifetimes we consume a lot of stuff that really isn't fond of the human body. It's a human tradition. For our forefathers it was things like lead, coal dust, asbestos, and now we have microplastics and PFAS; things often referred to as forever chemicals because they just don't leave or break down, and instead prefer to build up inside our flesh vessels. The new beta-cyclodextrin (βCD) modified graphene oxide (GO-βCD) membrane with nanoscale channels developed by the researchers at monash is a game changer for this. Not only has the team managed to filter closer to 90% of PFAS in tests, they can also alter the graphene filter to selectively retain specific PFAS, and potentially other chemicals to deliver cleaner water.…
