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New electrocatalyst helps turn polluted water into fertilizer and polymers

  • June 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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New electrocatalyst helps turn polluted water into fertilizer and polymers
A new electrochemical system simultaneously converts plant-derived materials and nitrate pollutants into valuable industrial chemicals. Developed by Tohoku University researchers, the system provides a more sustainable way to manufacture chemicals while helping address wastewater pollution.

Originally published at Phys.org

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