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solar desalination
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CGTN's RAZOR programme explores whether solar technology can play a role in protecting global water supplies. The report examines how solar power could be used to address water scarcity, from powering desalination plants to pumping and purification systems. As droughts and water shortages intensify worldwide, the intersection of renewable energy and water security is drawing renewed attention from researchers and policymakers.
- 2Fish gill-inspired aerogel tackles solar desalination problem▼Fish gill-inspired aerogel tackles long-standing issue in solar desalination
Researchers have developed an aerogel modeled on fish gills that addresses a persistent challenge in solar desalination: keeping water evaporating efficiently without salt buildup on the material. The gill-like structure helps manage salt transport and water flow, potentially making solar-powered desalination cheaper and more durable. The development has drawn attention as a promising step toward low-energy freshwater production.