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Researchers developed a hybrid nanofiber membrane combining polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), chitosan-aluminum (CS-Al), and copper-layered double hydroxide (Cu-LDH) using electrospinning technology. The membrane demonstrated high efficiency in removing mercury (Hg(II)) ions from contaminated water while simultaneously exhibiting anticancer properties against cancer cells and antioxidant activity. This multifunctional material integrates environmental remediation capabilities with biomedical applications in a single platform.
Why it matters
This technology addresses two critical global challenges simultaneously: water pollution from heavy metals and cancer treatment. The dual-purpose membrane could be applied in water purification systems while the same material platform shows promise for developing cancer therapies, potentially reducing costs and improving accessibility of both environmental and medical solutions.
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