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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Innovative 800-Pound Steel Box Extracts Drinking Water From Air"

At CES 2024, Genesis Systems unveiled the WC-100 WaterCube, an 800-pound steel box designed to extract water from the air, offering potential water independence for households. Priced at $20,000, the system can produce about 100 gallons of water per day, depending on humidity levels. While the hefty price tag may deter some, the company suggests that combining the WaterCube with a larger storage tank system could effectively manage a household's water needs. With the increasing focus on climate change and extreme weather, technologies like the WaterCube may gain momentum despite the high cost.

via CNET|

#ces-2024 #climate-change #genesis-systems

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"MIT's Superabsorbent Hydrogel: A Game-Changer for Harvesting Water from Desert Air"

MIT engineers have developed a superabsorbent hydrogel infused with lithium chloride that can absorb an unprecedented amount of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions. The material can continuously absorb vapor, which can then be condensed into ultrapure water for drinking. It has the potential for large-scale use in passive water harvesting and improving air conditioning efficiency. The researchers achieved record-breaking vapor absorption by infusing the hydrogel with a high concentration of salt, allowing it to hold in moisture and swell to accommodate more water.

via SciTechDaily|

#desert-like-conditions #hydrogel #mit

science-and-technology2 years ago•7 min saved

Revolutionary Hydrogel Extracts Water from Desert Air

Researchers at MIT have developed a hydrogel material infused with lithium chloride that can absorb moisture and extract water from the air, even in desert regions. The hydrogel can store a lot of water and the salt can capture a lot of vapor, making it a superabsorbent material. The hydrogel can be produced quickly and in large amounts, making it a potential passive water harvester and energy-saving solution for air conditioning units. The team's study is published in the journal Advanced Materials, and the research was supported, in part, by the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Swiss National Science Foundation.

via Earth.com|

#desert #hydrogel #lithium-chloride

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Salty Gel Harvests Water from Desert Air.

MIT engineers have developed a hydrogel infused with lithium chloride that can absorb a record amount of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions. The material can continuously absorb vapor, which can then be condensed into ultra-pure drinking water. The gel could be used as a passive water harvester in drought-prone regions or fit onto air conditioning units as an energy-saving, dehumidifying element. The team found that given more time, hydrogels took up more salt, and the material could generate water in the desert.

via Phys.org|

#desert #hydrogel #lithium-chloride