Chemists can rapidly purify wastewater with sunlight

Many countries, like Australia, are in a situation where water is scarce, in the circumstance of which the recycling of water resources becomes particularly important. Recently, Australian chemists have discovered a way to use sunlight to purify wastewater rapidly and cheaply, and to make self-cleaning materials for buildings.The study was conducted by the Australian National University in collaboration withthe Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of New South Wales, Western Sydney University, and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.Research group leader Professor Yun Liu from The Australian National University told SBS Mandarin Program the principle and application of water purification of this photocatalyst.

Source: ANU Media Team