New method for extracting radioactive elements from air and water

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New method for extracting radioactive elements from air and water
"The key is to design exactly the right fit between the cavity and the molecule that you want to capture"

A novel method for the separation of radioactive elements, such as Radon, from air and water has been developed within the group. Using cages with pore dimensions that allow some gasses to diffuse much more quickly than others, heavy gasses can be separated from lighter ones with relative ease. Read more...