Demonstration: Material Clears Dye Color from Water (VIDEO)

University of Washington

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Researchers hold a small piece of the sponge-like material in water containing blue dye. After about 10 seconds, the water in the beaker turns clear. The sustainably made sponge material can be reused multiple times.

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Kiyomi Taguchi/University of Washington

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