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Meet Vick Tan: The Minnesota student who turneda teabag into a low-cost arsenic filter

In a groundbreaking initiative, a student has engineered a teabag designed to extract arsenic from polluted water. This clever pouch incorporates eggshells and magnetic iron oxide, successfully removing over ninety-eight percent of arsenic during rigorous laboratory assessments.

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TOI Science Desk24 Aug 2026, 12:45 pmUpdated 9h ago1 min readWorldWorld
Meet Vick Tan: The Minnesota student who turned a teabag into a low-cost arsenic filter

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In a groundbreaking initiative, a student has engineered a teabag designed to extract arsenic from polluted water. This clever pouch incorporates eggshells and magnetic iron oxide, successfully removing over ninety-eight percent of arsenic during rigorous laboratory assessments. Researchers are also investigating possibilities for its reuse and economical manufacturing. This innovation represents a significant leap towards providing accessible and safe drinking water.

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Source: Times of India · TOI Science Desk. Published 24 Aug 2026, 12:45 pm.

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