Solar Tech Adapted to Detect Chemical Warfare, Pesticides
The prototype has the widest range, highest sensitivity and quickest response ever achieved for a technique that doesn t rely on expensive laboratory instrumentation.
Mar 4th, 2021
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In a colorful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins.
While use of chemical warfare agents like sulfur mustard - better known as mustard gas - is banned internationally, we do rely on other strictly-controlled chemicals for agriculture, industry and throughout our daily lives, including fumigants like methyl iodide, which is used to control insects and fungi. The wrong amounts or incorrect use of these fumigants can be harmful to people and degrade the ozone layer.
Solar Tech Adapted to Detect Chemical Warfare, Pesticides
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Scientists adapt solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents & pesticides
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