Sulfate 1 (IMAGE)

Rice University

Sulfate 1

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Rice University's new platform technology can selectively filter contaminants from wastewater, drinking water and industrial fluids. In tests, an engineered coating of resin, polymer and activated carbon removed and trapped harmful sulfate ions, and other coatings can be used in the same platform to target other contaminants.

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Illustration by Kuichang Zuo/Rice University

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