As tellurium demands rise, so do contamination concerns

As tellurium demands rise, so do contamination concerns As technology advances, demands for tellurium, a rare element, are on the rise. Some forms of tellurium are toxic, so as the element finds applications in solar panels, rubber production, electronics and more, researchers are becoming concerned about possible environmental contamination. Now, one group reports that by studying lake sediments they can construct a history of tellurium as it was deposited in the environment. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J