A hybrid material to spot organic contaminants in the atmosphere
Friday, July 28, 2017 - 04:52
in Physics & Chemistry
The chemist Paula Moriones-Jiménez has obtained a type of hybrid material made up of organic and inorganic components and which is highly porous, a feature of interest for industrial sectors such as the pharmaceutical, automotive and electronic sectors. This material has been applied to detect organic contaminants such as benzene, toluene or xylene in the atmosphere, and also has the potential for use as a water-repellent coating.