Water Analysis – News and Features

In the face of rising demand for lithium, researchers have repurposed solid-state electrolytes to work as molecular sieves that make the lithium extraction process more efficient.

Researchers at UT Austin have developed a system using molecularly functionalized biomass hydrogels that convert discarded natural materials into sorbents, enabling water extraction from air even in dry conditions.

Researchers discovered that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium from water. The study tested various teas, bag types and steeping durations, finding that longer steeping reduce metal contaminants.

A new study highlights gaps in research on sunscreen chemicals in oceans. UV filters, found in personal care and industrial products, are accumulating in marine environments, raising concerns over their potential toxicity and bioaccumulation.

Researchers have developed a new material that could help to remove unwanted pollutants — including leftover medicines and synthetic chemicals — from our waterways.

In a step toward combatting Salmonella infections, researchers have identified a potential vaccine.

Northwestern researchers created a reusable sponge that captures pollutants like phosphate, copper, and zinc from water while allowing resource recovery. By adjusting water pH, contaminants can be released and reused.

Chlorella vulgaris, a protein-rich microalga, offers a sustainable solution to food security challenges. It requires minimal resources to grow, provides essential nutrients and supports environmental sustainability.

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water.

A scuticociliate parasite is causing mass die-offs of sea urchins across the Caribbean, Red Sea and Indian Ocean, leading to algal overgrowth on coral reefs. Scientists warn this could trigger ecosystem collapse.