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Fish gill-inspired aerogel tackles solar desalination problem
Original: 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.
Why now: Interest in new materials that could make solar desalination more practical for addressing water scarcity.
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