SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 12, 2025Interesting Engineering

MIT’s origami-inspired hydrogel harvests clean water from air with zero power

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MIT engineers have developed an innovative device that harvests drinking water from air without electricity. The origami-inspired hydrogel panel absorbs moisture at night and releases it during the day, producing up to 160 milliliters of safe water daily even in low humidity. This breakthrough technology could help address global water scarcity by providing an autonomous, affordable solution for resource-limited regions.

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