New Delhi: A newly developed composite membranes made from two or more materials also called Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMM) showed remarkable color change when exposed to vapors of different amines, aiding in the detection of ammonia or other amine leaks in laboratories or industrial settings. Ammonia or other aliphatic amines are extensively used as raw material or intermediate products in many chemical, fertilizer, and food industries. They are highly toxic and corrosive and become widely dispersed in the environment. They can quickly oxidize in water to produce several N-nitrosamines, which are…
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