Could arsenic waste be transformed into semiconductors?
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential transformation of arsenic-contaminated waste into semiconductors and its implications for advanced manufacturing.
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. Arsenic is a naturally-occurring toxin with a big reputation. But scientists say arsenic-contaminated waste could have a potential public benefit, including in advanced manufacturing. We’ll explore how an environmental challenge could become an economic opportunity.
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