Water filter that uses milk protein to catch arsenic achieves positive results in Peru

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Cheap technology tested in real-life conditions

Field studies in Peru have shown that membranes made using milk proteins can remove enough arsenic from tap water to bring it within recommended safety limits for drinking. Not only that, the technology is cheap and has minimal energy requirements.