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A nanomaterial originally developed to fight toxic waste is now helping reduce debilitating fumes in homes with corrosive drywall. The "FAST-ACT" material has been a tool of first responders since 2003, but a recent breakthrough by NanoScale Corp. has allowed them to manufacture the compound as a nanocrystalline powder with extremely high surface area that is particularly effective against sulfur compounds common in tainted building products.

"It is devastating to see what has happened to so many homeowners because of the corrosive drywall problem, but I am glad the technology is available to help," said Klabunde. "We've now adapted the technology we developed through years of research for FAST-ACT for new uses by homeowners, contractors and remediators."