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Smart Tech Helps Grab Good Stuff from Plants

Monday, December 29, 2025
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Quercetin is a superstar nutrient found in many fruits and veggies. It's great for health, but getting it out of plants is tricky. Old ways use lots of time and bad chemicals.

Now, scientists made a smart polymer that loves quercetin. It's like a magnet, but for molecules.

How It Works

They made this polymer using special ingredients. Tests showed it's really good at grabbing quercetin. It's better than old methods. It can pick quercetin from messy plant mixes. Plus, it uses less bad stuff.

Applications

This polymer can be used in special tools. One is a smart syringe. It can pull out quercetin without wasting lots of chemicals. This is good for the environment. It's also cheaper and works well many times.

Why It Matters

This new way is a big deal. It can help get other good stuff from plants too. It's a win for health and the planet.

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