Moss that can Remove Lead from Water
Japanese Researchers have identified a moss (Funariahygrometrica) capable of absorbing ‘Lead’ from wastewater. According to the study, after 22 hours of exposure of moss to different concentrations of metals separately, mass spectrometer analysis showed that the moss cells had absorbed ‘lead’ up to 74 per cent of their dry weight, which is quite high and much higher than any of the other metals.
Significance of the Discovery
- Lead-contaminated water is a serious environmental concern that has disastrous impact when left untreated.
- Presently, removal of lead or other heavy metals from water requires fossil fuels and a tremendous amount of energy.
- This newly ....
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