May 28, 2026 04:08 PM
Energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials
https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/wha...er-704732/
KEY POINTS: A new desalination method produces drinking water from seawater without chemical additives. The solar-powered system uses specially engineered black metal to absorb sunlight. Its self-cleaning surface separates and collects salts, instead of dumping them as harmful brine waste. From the salts, the system can extract lithium, a key material for rechargeable batteries. The approach could help address global water shortages and growing mineral demand... (MORE - details)
https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/wha...er-704732/
KEY POINTS: A new desalination method produces drinking water from seawater without chemical additives. The solar-powered system uses specially engineered black metal to absorb sunlight. Its self-cleaning surface separates and collects salts, instead of dumping them as harmful brine waste. From the salts, the system can extract lithium, a key material for rechargeable batteries. The approach could help address global water shortages and growing mineral demand... (MORE - details)