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Nanoporous Graphene Membranes Revolutionize Dialysis

Graphene-based membranes enhance filtration in dialysis, minimizing protein loss. Breakthrough study by Vanderbilt University advances treatment.

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[–] sqgl 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

they must efficiently allow small molecules to pass for removal

I thought pass was the opposite of removal (?) A filter passes a certain substance while blocking/removing another.

[–] I_am_10_squirrels 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In this case, the kidney is filtering and retaining proteins, while small molecules pass through into urine.

[–] sqgl 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks. Interesting example.