LEAD REMOVAL

Jun 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Clean Water Champion: A New Hero in the Fight Against Lead Pollution

Water pollution is a big problem. Scientists are always looking for new ways to clean it up. One recent discovery is a special material called Mn-Co-BTC@MOF/S-MXene. It's made by combining different chemicals and has been tested to see how well it can remove lead from water. This material was checked using various tools to make sure it was made correctly. One import...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Lead and Kidneys: A Cost-Benefit Puzzle

Kidney transplants are a lifeline for many, but they come with their own set of challenges. One of these is the risk of graft failure, which is higher in recipients with high-normal lead levels. This is where chelation therapy comes in. Chelation therapy, using a compound called meso-2, 3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), is designed to remove lead from the body. The i...

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