Floating Solar Desalinates Water

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The surprising object that could help address global water scarcity

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A floating solar still that can both desalinate water and generate thermoelectricity was recently published in the open access iScience journal.

The device can simultaneously desaline, disinfect, and decontaminate the water at a cost of less than one cent per litre, making it incredibly cost efficient.

Real-world testing in Halifax Harbour resulted in daily water yields of up to 3.67 litres, a record-breaking amount.

Next summer , the researchers plan to conduct further testing in South Asia , with the hope that eventually the device can be made available across the world.

Dr. Dasog , who earlier this year was nominated for the Emerging Leader award at the Water Canada Summit , says a portable device that can generate clean drinking water from the ocean could offer a lifeline.

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