Commentary
Nature Nanotechnology 2, 663 - 664 (2007)
Published online: 21 October 2007 | doi:10.1038/nnano.2007.350
Subject Categories: Environmental, health and safety issues | Ethical, legal and other societal issues | Industry and IPR
Nanotechnology and the challenge of clean water
Thembela Hillie1 & Mbhuti Hlophe2
- National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; e-mail: thillie@csir.co.za
- Department of Chemistry, North-West University (Mafikeng campus), Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa. e-mail: mbhuti.hlophe@nwu.ac.za
Abstract
Access to 'potable' water would transform the lives of many people in the developing world. Nanotechnology is already being used to remove contaminants from drinking water and increase the availability of fresh water, but there is still a long way to go.
