Ultrathin water repellent membrane advances desalination (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Ultrathin water repellent membrane advances desalination

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The ultra-thin separating membrane developed by the KAUST team has extremely small pores and is highly hydrophobic, which increases the local vapor pressure and allows only water vapor to pass through. ©2026 KAUST

 

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