Articles tagged with Perchlorates
Researchers found that bacteria exposed to perchlorate produce stronger calcium carbonate crystals, leading to better biocementation skills. The presence of guar gum and nickel chloride enhances the process, paving the way for alternative building strategies on Earth and Mars.
A new, affordable sensor detects toxic perchlorate in water with rapid accuracy, offering a solution for better environmental monitoring and public health. The sensor's design combines precision molecular engineering with practical field applications to improve safety.
Researchers found yeast cells can withstand shock waves and toxic perchlorate salts, simulating Martian conditions. The yeast's ability to produce ribonucleoprotein condensates helps protect against stress, making it a model for astrobiology research and potential life support systems in space.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed a non-fluorinated battery system to comply with environmental regulations and enhance battery performance. The innovative 'APA-LC' system, entirely free of fluorinated compounds, shows improved oxidation stability and higher capacity retention.
Researchers developed a novel deep learning method to study crystal structure and molecular interactions of perchlorate salts. The analysis revealed that the explosives' nature is linked to chemical bonding and intermolecular interactions.
Researchers find that electrical discharge in Martian dust storms could be a major driving force of the planet's chlorine cycle. The study reveals high yields of chlorine gases from common chlorides when electrified by Martian conditions, indicating a promising pathway for converting surface chlorides to atmospheric phases.
A team of engineers at UC Riverside has developed a catalyst that removes perchlorate from water, which is abundant in Martian soil. The new technology could help produce oxygen for human explorers on Mars.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that perchlorate blocks the sodium/iodide symporter, reducing iodide transport into thyroid cells. The study suggests an acceptable safe concentration of perchlorate in drinking water is 10 times less than previously believed.
Researchers discovered that perchlorate blocks a key route for iodide to enter thyroid cells, leading to reduced hormone production and potential health issues. The study suggests an acceptable safe concentration of perchlorate in drinking water is 10 times less than previously believed.
A novel membrane and chemical reduction process have been patented by University of Delaware researchers to remove perchlorate from drinking water. The technology has shown high efficiency in reducing perchlorate concentrations, making it a potential solution for mitigating human health risks associated with this contaminant.
A study found that pregnant women exposed to high levels of perchlorate, a common environmental pollutant, had lower levels of thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone essential for normal foetal brain development. This suggests that exposure to this chemical may lead to potential neurodevelopmental abnormalities in children.
Researchers analyzed the structure of mimetic Martian water to understand how it could exist on the Martian surface. They found that concentrated perchlorate solutions could survive low temperatures, raising questions about the possibility of life on Mars.
Researchers found that flash-heating experiments using NASA's Curiosity Rover instrument can destroy organic compounds if jarosite is present. This could impact the search for signs of life on Mars. The team is exploring ways to compensate for this effect, which has implications for future missions like ExoMars 2018.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that women with high levels of perchlorate during pregnancy may have children with below-average IQs. Perchlorate, a common chemical contaminant, can affect thyroid function and lead to hypothyroidism, which is associated with cognitive impairment.
Researchers found that Martian salts can melt ice they touch, forming liquid water within minutes. The discovery suggests small amounts of liquid water could exist across large swaths of Mars' surface, potentially supporting microbial life.
University of Arizona environmental engineering professor Shane Snyder will present on emerging contaminants in drinking water and treatment levels required around the world. He also shares his global water quality experiences from countries such as India, China, and Vietnam.
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that perchlorate, an industrial pollutant linked to thyroid ailments, is concentrated in breast milk. High levels of perchlorate may deprive infants' thyroid glands of iodide, leading to mental impairment.
A new approach to locating and removing water contaminants such as perchlorate and nitrates has been discovered. Researchers found that anion-pi interaction, a type of molecular binding, occurs off-center in solid-state structures, which could lead to the development of sensors for anion detection.
Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a new catalyst that efficiently removes and destroys harmful perchlorate in contaminated groundwater. The catalyst, composed of palladium and rhenium supported on activated carbon, operates at room temperature and can eliminate perchlorate altogether.
Researchers found high levels of perchlorate in breast milk across the US, correlating with low iodide levels that can inhibit thyroid function. The study suggests revising recommended daily intake of iodine for pregnant and nursing women.
Researcher Charles Sanchez finds perchlorate in lettuce foliage, mainly in discarded frame and wrapper leaves. The study aims to assess the extent of perchlorate accumulation in soils and groundwater sources.
The evolution of fireworks is attributed to advancements in metal fuels, which produce hotter flames and more photons, resulting in brighter colors. Fine-tuning of ingredient percentages has also contributed to the improved display.
A new device developed by Northwestern University uses a hollow-fiber membrane biofilm reactor to remove perchlorate and nitrate from contaminated water. The system exploits the natural biochemical process of electron transfer, reducing contaminants to harmless substances.
Raman Venkatesh, a chemical engineer from Pittsburgh, has developed a self-contained system called ISEP that removes perchlorate and nitrate from drinking water. The technology is cost-effective, safe, and fits into existing water-treatment plants, improving access to clean drinking water for communities.
A study has identified perchlorate in fertilizers, a chemical compound suspected of adverse health effects. The findings suggest that fertilizers could be a source for perchlorate accumulation in the food chain, posing risks to human health and ecosystems.
A microbiological process developed by Penn State researchers can effectively remove perchlorate, a rocket fuel ingredient detected in 14 states, from contaminated drinking water. The process uses naturally occurring bacteria to reduce perchlorate concentrations below the action level.