Insects Inspire Better Method of Desalination (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Insects Inspire Better Method of Desalination

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The membrane's pores entrap air upon immersion in water, separating the liquids on either side and allowing the transport of only pure water vapour from the hot to the cold side.

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© 2019 Ivan Gromicho

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