Tag: Argonne National Laboratory
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Saw Wai Hla and the Atomic-Scale Imaging Revolution: Transforming Materials for Rare-Earths and Beyond
Introduction: A Scientist Pushing the Frontiers of Atomic Imaging In the evolving field of materials science, Saw Wai Hla has emerged as a pivotal figure for imaging and manipulating materials at the atomic scale. His research, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and multiple universities, centers on observing and…
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Handheld Sensor Detects PFAS in Water Within Minutes
Revolutionizing PFAS Detection with a Handheld Sensor Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often called “forever chemicals” — linger in water, soil, and even our bodies. New research from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) and Argonne National Laboratory has yielded a portable, handheld sensor that can detect trace PFAS…