Xylem is a thin material that makes up the interiors of non-flowering trees. This straw-like conduit material draws water up from the ground to nourish trees and is interconnected with membranes that filter out sap and bubbles from the water. Researchers from the Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Tree branches provide the materials for safe and natural water filters
Water filtration
Earth-friendly material filters pollutants out of stormwater
While it’s often overlooked, stormwater has great potential to solve the problem of strained water supplies in urban areas. One of the main reasons why this resource has gone mostly untapped is because stormwater picks up toxic chemicals as it runs through streets and gutters. … [Read more...] about Earth-friendly material filters pollutants out of stormwater