Adapting solar energy technology to detect chemical warfare agents and pesticides – Phys.org

In a colorful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins.
While use of chemical warfare agents like sulfur mustardbetter known as mustard gasis banned internationally, we do rely on other strictly-controlled chemicals for agriculture, industry and throughout our daily lives, including fumigants like methyl iodide, which is used to control insects and fungi. The wrong…

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