A polymer-coated nanowire sponge–based contact electrocatalytic system for simultaneous disinfection and removal of multiple micropollutants
Zhaohui Tong
Nature Communications, Published online: 23 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73425-1 A polymer-coated nanowire sponge utilizes mechanical energy to produce reactive oxygen species, enabling rapid disinfection and removal of diverse pollutants from water without added chemicals or rare metals.