Water Purifying Device (IMAGE)

University of Rochester

Water Purifying Device

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A laser-etched, energy absorbing, water wicking metal surface, continually angled directly at the sun, provides a cheap, efficient way to purify water from sunlight. The technology was developed by the lab of Chunei Guo at the University of Rochester.

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H.M. Cao/University of Rochester

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