
#501Environmental ScienceFront Page8 December 2025
From Spice Rack to Science Lab: Cleaning Water with Turmeric
Researchers have successfully created titanium dioxide nanoparticles using herbal extracts like turmeric and basil instead of harsh chemicals. The study found that the turmeric-derived particles were exceptionally effective at breaking down toxic industrial dyes when exposed to sunlight.
By Rosaline, Rakkini, Wadaan, Joice, Rani, Kalimuthu, Ganesan, Devanesan, Yang