Scientists ID new catalyst for cleanup of nitrites
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 12:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have found that gold and palladium nanoparticles can rapidly break down nitrites, a common contaminant in drinking water that often results from overuse of agricultural fertilizers. The nanoengineered catalysts were 7 1/2 times more efficient at reducing nitrites than previously studied catalysts made of palladium and aluminum oxide.