SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 29, 2025Interesting Engineering

Purifying moon water: UK scientists’ ‘lunar microwave’ beats extreme conditions

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UK scientists have developed a "lunar microwave" device called SonoChem to purify water from the moon's frozen soil. The device uses microwaves and ultrasound to extract and clean water contaminated with toxic chemicals, overcoming challenges like extreme temperatures and radiation on the lunar surface.

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