MIT invention uses ultrasound to shake drinking water out of the air, even in dry regions
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
Researchers at MIT have developed a device that collects moisture from the air and turns it into drinking water within minutes. The team hopes that the technology could eventually be used to provide clean water to communities where natural sources are scarce.
Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) systems work by drawing moisture from the air and condensing it into liquid water. This typically involves cooling humid air or using sponge-like materials called "sorbents" that absorb water vapor, which is then released and condensed into droplets.
The challenge is that AWH devices typically rely on the sun to evaporate water from the sorbent, which can take several hours or even days. This limits their usefulness in dry, resource-stressed environments including regions where there is no salt water to desalinate.
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https://www.livescience.com/technology/engineering/mit-invention-uses-ultrasound-to-shake-drinking-water-out-of-the-air-even-in-dry-regionsTaxonomy
- Drinking Water Security
- Drinking Water Treatment
- Water Supply
- Drinking Water
- Water from Air
- Domestic Water Use