SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 14, 2026Interesting Engineering

Scientists make new material that pulls 60 ounces of drinking water from air everyday

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Scientists at Kiel University developed a sponge-like material that pulls up to 60 ounces of drinking water daily from air, even in dry conditions. The material can now be produced at commercial scale, roughly 66 pounds per batch, at about $12-$14 per kilogram, making it viable for real-world use in water-scarce regions.

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