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Solar energy: Device works in conditions of extreme lack of humidity and can be applied to combat droughts, agriculture and at home
Imagine a world where clean water springs from the air, even in the driest corners of the planet. Pesquisadores from the University of California in Berkeley have just brought us closer to this reality with an impressive technological advance. They have developed an innovative portable device that captures moisture from the air and turns it into drinking water, all using only solar energy.
Published in the prestigious Nature Water, the study reveals that the secret behind this feat is an ultraporous structure called MOF (Metal-Organic Framework), which acts as a sponge for water molecules.
This device that transforms air into water using solar energy is a work of technological art that promises hope for dry regions of the planet. Tested in the extreme conditions of Death Valley National Park, the driest and hottest in North America, the water collector atmospheric has been shown to be able to provide clean water almost anywhere that can get solar power.
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Meet the genius and creator of this device, which transforms air into drinking water, using solar energy
According to the UN, around five billion people could face water shortages by 2050
In the face of climate change that threatens the availability of fresh water, this innovation appears as a beacon of sustainability. Omar Yaghi, the professor leading the research and inventor of MOFs, highlights the urgency of this technology in a world where, according to ONU, Around five billion people could face water stress by 2050.
So what makes MOFs superior to other materials like hydrogels or zeolites? Its effectiveness in low humidity environments, energy efficiency and remarkable ability to capture water using only solar energy. This triple threat means that not only can we access pure water in dry regions, but also in areas where the water is contaminated. Experts are now applying data science and machine learning to improve the design of these materials, making them even more efficient.
Portable device can be used for years without refilling or replacing
In the heart of the Death Valley desert, the MOF device has proven to be extremely efficient, collecting up to 285 grams of water per kilogram of MOF in a day, equivalent to about a cup of water. This effectiveness is a sign that the technology can be sustainable in the long term. MOF material can be used for years without needing refilling or replacement, and at the end of its life cycle, it can be sustainably recycled without leaving harmful waste.
One of the most exciting aspects of this technology is its complete independence from external energy sources. Using only the solar energy, the device does not emit pollutants, standing out as a clean and green energy solution. Furthermore, its portability makes it a practical solution, capable of being transported easily, offering an efficient alternative to the previous versions tested by the research team.
Device is the solution to face water scarcity, from satisfying basic consumption needs to broader applications such as agriculture
Looking to the future, Yaghi Imagine a scenario where each home has its own MOF device, ensuring independent access to clean water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. This device offers a practical solution to address water scarcity, from meeting basic consumption needs to broader applications such as agriculture and supplying air conditioning systems. Furthermore, its sustainability is unquestionable, operating with zero harmful emissions to the environment, thanks to its solar energy source.
Yes, there are ventures exploring this vision, transforming water independence from a distant dream into an imminent reality. With its simple and effective operation, the device promises to alleviate drought crises, offering a new dimension of freedom and sustainability in the use of water using only solar energy.
Let's be honest, the help of a device like this would be very useful in several regions that suffer from drought. So, now tell me what you think of this incredible device. I would like to know your opinion in the comments section. Don't forget to turn on CPG notifications to receive up-to-date solar energy news, thank you. To the next!
At the extreme of using millions of devices like this and/or with much greater capacity, the question remains: What will happen to the climate with the humidity removed from the air?
After all, nature uses it in one way or another, the main one being the formation of rain.
I still believe that the solution to the lack of drinking water lies in the desalination of salt water.
This one is abundant.
But if the water taken from the air goes to a plantation in the desert, the desert will have trees and the tree helps to make the air again, so your theory doesn't add up.
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The invention is sensational and innovative. However, if it is implemented, it remains to be seen whether everyone will be able to access it.
Fantastic. It would alleviate the water shortage in many areas of the semi-arid northeast. What is the shortfall in dollars for the equipment?
DeiZedeParaty… IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS DEVICE IS AMAZING… but IT CAN ONLY BE ACTIVATED IN DRY REGIONS WHERE LULA da SILVA AND THE GANG ARE NOT NEARBY…
Taking the **** out of the place will certainly work, because if you leave him around, he will steal it like he did with the jewelry.
We are here talking about serious and important things, when this excrescence appears talking nonsense. This person must be far-right **** inconsequential.
Do you know the interior of the Northeast? Go without preconceptions. Learn how more than a million families who depended on dams each gained a cistern. Also see how electricity arrived in almost all homes and villages. Learn about the hunger situation before the universalization of assistance programs. Stop listening to what people say and go meet and talk to the people who live there.
Deize, you are a complete idiot. You must be one of those cattle who, being unable to give a technical opinion, because their atrophied mind doesn't help, talks a lot of nonsense, which aligns with the sick thinking of the idiot, idiot, idiot and idiot of your myth.
We are talking about science and technology, and someone always comes along to spout excrement and make useless and baseless comments. That is why we are a sham of a country, denying climate change and its consequences, among other things. We missed the opportunity to keep our anus closed.
Bunch of **** talking about Bolsonaro, without knowing the truth about the damned left that only knows how to steal and lead people into misery, I worked for 20 years in the middle of this left. I was not contaminated by the shit they want to transform Brazil into.