Bugs boost clean-up
Dec 17, 2014
Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.
Results for desalination
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Assessing seawater safety
Aug 15, 2015
Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants.
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Casting a net for a sustainable water network
Jun 11, 2019
Global water challenges addressed through improvements to desalination techniques and limits to waste.
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Insects inspire greener, cheaper membranes for desalination
Jun 28, 2019
Insect-inspired design principles lead to first-ever water-repellent membranes made from water-wet materials.
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Solar power with a free side of drinking water
Jul 10, 2019
An integrated system seamlessly harnesses sunlight to cogenerate electricity and fresh water.
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Fair compare of desalination puts heat on energy sources
Aug 27, 2019
Accounting for the quality of energy needed to run a desalination plant shows benefits of using waste heat.
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Peel-off coating keeps desalination cleaner and greener
Nov 16, 2020
A polyelectrolyte coating enables clean seawater desalination systems without harmful chemicals.
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A salt solution for desalinating brine
Feb 21, 2021
Solar-powered brine crystallization could alleviate the environmental impacts of seawater desalination.
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Getting smart about off-grid desalination
Aug 3, 2021
Theoretical modeling helps boost the efficiency of a device that generates both clean drinking water and electricity.
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Strong sunlight powers passive cooling device
Sep 19, 2021
Sustainable electricity-free appliance can harness solar energy to reduce temperatures on hot days.
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Coal product used to create green clean water
Nov 3, 2021
Rather than just burning it, coal could also become a valuable solar desalination material.
