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Iron complex breaks down stubborn pollutant using light-powered reaction

Iron complex breaks down stubborn pollutant using light-powered reaction
Phys.org Tuesday 22 September 2026, 09:00 UTC 1 min read
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The molecular culprit behind harmful algal blooms and some groundwater contamination is the same thing that has kept civilization fed for millennia: a stable form of nitrogen called nitrate.

The molecular culprit behind harmful algal blooms and some groundwater contamination is the same thing that has kept civilization fed for millennia: a stable form of nitrogen called nitrate.
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