The "Drinkable book" can save lives

According to the World Health Organization, 3.4 million people die each year due to health issues stemming from unsanitary water. The drinkable book contains nanoparticles of silver that can kill waterborne bacteria and purify up to 100 litres of water. It is a sturdy sheet of paper loaded with silver and copper nanoparticles that kill dangerous microbes living in dirty water. In trials, the paper successfully removed more than 99% of bacteria.

Source: Theresa Dankovich, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

#Microbialscience