This Spongy Material and the Sun's Power Remove Salt From Seawater
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 18:08
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers reporting in ACS Energy Letters have developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic cover to turn saltwater into freshwater. A proof-of-concept test outdoors successfully produced potable water in natural sunlight in a step toward low-energy, sustainable desalination.