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Could arsenic waste be transformed into semiconductors?

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Case Van Genuchten and Kaifeng Wang in the lab

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

Arsenic is a naturally-occurring toxin with a big reputation.

But scientists say arsenic-contaminated waste could have a potential public benefit, including in advanced manufacturing.

We’ll explore how an environmental challenge could become an economic opportunity.  

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Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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