MIT scientists develop new technique for cleaning contaminated water
By Reuters
28 December 2017 |
2:00 pm
A group of MIT scientists develop a highly selective electrochemical technique that can target specific organic pollutants in water, a method that can revolutionize waste water treatment.
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