Chemical tricks improve the efficiency and durability of photothermal membranes that use sunlight to turn water into steam.

Novel use of sensors and associated high-resolution imaging in agriculture aims to facilitate a more sustainable future.

Wastewater treatments based on bioelectrochemical systems can generate energy while removing potentially toxic compounds. 

Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants. 

Treated wastewater may be suitable for some irrigation uses, but antibiotic-resistant microbes could be cause for concern.

An inkjet-printed surface can turn fog into drinking water using bio-inspired micropatterning and adhesion technology.

A leader in desalination science, TorOve Leiknes gives water treatment research in Saudi Arabia a major boost.

Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.