Simple and effective mercury sensor taps into the power of tapping

Mercury can definitely be harmful in large amounts, and detecting its presence in foods or liquids typically requires lab-based tests. A new nanosensor, however, can quickly detect even tiny concentrations of the heavy metal onsite, simply by tapping on samples.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: American Chemical Society, National Tsing Hua University, Mercury, Sensors, Food, Water