Chemists work to desalt the ocean for drinking water, one nanoliter at a time
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 20:30
in Physics & Chemistry
By creating a small electrical field that removes salts from seawater, chemists have introduced a new method for the desalination of seawater that consumes less energy and is dramatically simpler than conventional techniques. The new method requires so little energy that it can run on a store-bought battery.