UW News
Anthony Dichiara
August 1, 2018
Harmful dyes in lakes, rivers can become colorless with new, sponge-like material
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A team led by the University of Washington has created an environmentally friendly way to remove color from dyes in water in a matter of seconds.
November 6, 2017
‘Smart’ paper can conduct electricity, detect water
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A University of Washington team wants to simplify the process for discovering detrimental water leaks by developing “smart” paper that can sense the presence of water.