SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 27, 2026Reddit

New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste

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University of Rochester's solar-powered desalination system uses laser-etched metal panels to convert seawater into drinking water with zero brine waste, while extracting valuable solid salts, including lithium, without chemicals or external cleaning.

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