Using Nanotechnology to Detect and Degrade “Forever Chemicals”

Nano Matters

English - December 06, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB
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In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Alexis Carpenter, Chief Scientist at Triad Growth Partners + AxNano, discusses how nanotechnology is used to detect and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”

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CREDITS

Special thanks to:

Alexis Carpenter

AxNano

Produced by:

Andrew Pomeroy

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Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes

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