Briefing
University of Manchester scientists developed graphene sieve, able to filter common salt from seawater to produce drinking water, leading to affordable desalination technology
April 4, 2017
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Briefing
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- Graphene Sieve – University of Manchester scientists built graphene oxide membrane which can filter common salt from seawater, turning it to drinking water
- Solutions – Placed walls of epoxy resin on graphene oxide membrane preventing it from swelling underwater and adjusted membrane's properties so common salt can pass through
- Affordable Desalination – Relatively cheaper than current polymer-based sieves used in desalination
- Next Steps – Compare sieves with state-of-the-art material available, find ways to produce inexpensively on industrial scales, and demonstrate durability under prolonged exposure to saltwater
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Organization
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University of Manchester
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Original Publication Date
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April 3, 2017
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