Combining forces to combat E. coli PI-7
Jan 7, 2019
A combined treatment may help tackle the rise of E. coli PI-7 in Saudi Arabia’s wastewater systems.
Jan 7, 2019
A combined treatment may help tackle the rise of E. coli PI-7 in Saudi Arabia’s wastewater systems.
Dec 9, 2018
Helpful microbes inhale CO2 through a porous cylindrical electrode and exude useful chemicals.
Nov 25, 2018
An inexpensive hydrogel-based material efficiently captures moisture even from low-humidity air and then releases it on demand.
Nov 19, 2018
Immersion could become the ultimate test for assessing the wetting properties of coating-free microtextured surfaces.
Sep 9, 2018
Research to optimize aquaponics systems could inform a new era of urban food production.
Sep 6, 2018
Tiny nature-inspired cavities that trap air can stop liquids from sticking to surfaces without the need for coatings.
Jul 22, 2018
A low-cost method for collecting water from the atmosphere could be used to provide potable water to dry, inland regions.
Jun 3, 2018
A 3D solar-steam generator design squeezes every last drop of energy from sunlight to produce fresh water.
May 11, 2018
A fast and safe method to prepare a 3D porous material that mimics the shape of a honeycomb could have broad applications from catalysis to drug delivery or for filtering air to remove pollutants or viruses.
Mar 25, 2018
A grimy layer on wastewater filters could slow the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Mar 18, 2018
The availability of high-resolution data collected by miniaturized satellites heralds a turning point in Earth and environmental sensing from space.
Feb 11, 2018
Safety assurance is the first step in bringing valuable wastewater into use, says Peiying Hong.
Dec 17, 2017
Trapping molecules on custom-designed porous surfaces becomes easier with a new model that unifies previous theories of adsorption.
Dec 17, 2017
Tailor-made membranes offer a cleaner method for the industrial-scale separation of chemical mixtures, says Suzana Nunes. But first we need to make their manufacture greener.
Nov 12, 2017
Treating wastewater with solar irradiation shows promise in reducing two E. coli strains but a resilient strain persists.
Nov 5, 2017
Promising electrochemical technologies for cleaning wastewater are boosted by discovery of extremophilic microbes in the Red Sea.
Sep 17, 2017
Emerging technologies are poised to transform how we observe the Earth.
Aug 13, 2017
Surface wettability has little effect on atmospheric water gathering, but edge structure is crucial.
Jul 29, 2017
A nature-based technique paves the way for cheaper and environmentally friendly liquid-repellent materials.
Jun 17, 2017
A floating membrane that uses sunlight to evaporate water shows potential for water purification.
Feb 11, 2017
An antibiotic resistant strain of bacteria found circulating in Jeddah’s municipal wastewater could have severe implications for public health.
Jan 21, 2017
A material made by combining a metal and a polymer can help generate hydrogen and fresh water from wastewater.
Nov 5, 2016
KAUST researchers are working to find new ways of monitoring irrigation, crop health and yields.
Oct 1, 2016
Certain bacteria-based water treatment systems may help prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Jun 18, 2016
Biology has inspired new ways to harvest and collect water.
Jun 11, 2016
Innovative chemistry has produced synthetic membranes with improved properties for industry, research and biomedicine.
Jun 6, 2016
Combining methods for water desalination results in low-cost, highly efficient water production.
Apr 30, 2016
Self-cleaning graphene-coated membranes remove water pollutants while harvesting energy from microbial decomposition.
Aug 29, 2015
Chemical tricks improve the efficiency and durability of photothermal membranes that use sunlight to turn water into steam.
Aug 22, 2015
Novel use of sensors and associated high-resolution imaging in agriculture aims to facilitate a more sustainable future.
Aug 22, 2015
Wastewater treatments based on bioelectrochemical systems can generate energy while removing potentially toxic compounds.
Aug 15, 2015
Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants.
Jul 13, 2015
Treated wastewater may be suitable for some irrigation uses, but antibiotic-resistant microbes could be cause for concern.
Apr 18, 2015
An inkjet-printed surface can turn fog into drinking water using bio-inspired micropatterning and adhesion technology.
Mar 16, 2015
A leader in desalination science, TorOve Leiknes gives water treatment research in Saudi Arabia a major boost.
Dec 17, 2014
Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.