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NanoPTA
What?- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) innovation for Wastewater treatment and potential medical diagnostics. It can effectively degrade toxic chemicals in industrial wastewater when exposed to sunlight.
What is so special about this?- addresses the limitations of natural enzymes- Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions.Producing them has limitations such as sensitivity to damage, complex production processes, high costs, and difficulty in recycling.
How NanoPtA is better? Enzyme Mimetic: Mimics natural enzymes with high Stability: Lasts up to 75 days at room temperature. Platinum-Containing Nanozyme: Can be converted into powder form-Highly effective on certain substrates-Withstands pH and temperature changes. Efficiency: Degraded pollutants within 10 minutes when exposed to sunlight.
