Paper-based lateral flow device to detect uranium in groundwater
Friday, November 2, 2018 - 09:50
in Physics & Chemistry
The presence of uranium in groundwater can lead to severe health problems, from renal failure to cancer. Standard methods to detect uranium involve time-consuming processes and expensive, non-portable equipment. Measurements are therefore rarely performed in-field, which adds time between the moment of contamination and the moment of detection, delaying remediation efforts.