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Using Cinnamon In the Production of Nanoparticles

Posted by samzenpus on from the what-about-the-brown-sugar? dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Scientists at the University of Missouri used cinnamon to replace almost all toxic chemicals needed for making gold nanoparticles used in electronics and healthcare products. Nanoparticle production requires the use of extremely dangerous and toxic chemicals. While the nanotechnology industry is expected to produce large quantities of useful nanoparticles in the near future, the entire production process could be detrimental to the environment."

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  1. Re:21st century alchemy by h4rr4r · · Score: 0, Troll

    We do not have overpopulation, we have a problem with people who think it is there birthright to drive 2 ton machines 2 hours between work and their gated community.