Scientists go green with gold, distribute environmentally friendly nanoparticles
Monday, October 6, 2008 - 23:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Gold nanoparticles are everywhere. They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. However, until recently, scientists couldn't create the nanoparticles without producing synthetic chemicals that had negative impacts on the environment...
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