Summary
The filter works at a record speed, faster than any earlier method.
The work involved many researchers across China and builds on a prize‑winning chemistry discovery.
Key Points
4 points1
A metal‑organic framework was designed to capture tritium.
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It removes the radioactive part from wastewater much faster than before.
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The research team included scientists from several Chinese institutions.
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The underlying chemistry earned a Nobel Prize last year.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsfilter
a device that separates clean water from dirty parts
tritium
a tiny, slightly radioactive part of water that can be unsafe
nuclear
relating to energy that comes from the tiny parts inside atoms
record speed
the fastest time something has ever worked
research team
a group of scientists working together on a study
metal‑organic framework
a special material made of metal and small organic pieces that can trap tiny particles
radioactive
giving off a small amount of energy that can be harmful
Nobel Prize
a top international award for important scientific work
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