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Revolutionary Carbon Material Boosts Proton Therapy Precision
8/18/2025
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- Scientists in Singapore created an ultra-thin carbon material, UC-MAC, to improve proton therapy for cancer.
- UC-MAC can be produced in three seconds, reducing impurities and enhancing beam precision.
- Its unique structure filters hydrogen ions effectively, significantly increasing proton output.
- Researchers plan to streamline production for commercialization, aiming to make proton therapy more accessible.
