Revolutionary Desalination Tech Promises Global Freshwater Access

Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed a breakthrough desalination technology using a floating photothermal hydrogel evaporator with clay minerals, achieving seawater evaporation rates 18.8% higher than pure water. This innovation, which enhances the efficiency of solar-powered desalination, could significantly alleviate global freshwater shortages affecting billions, by providing a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to traditional methods that are energy-intensive and environmentally harmful.