Researchers create new water-harvesting crystals that collect water from fog without energy.

Researchers from Jilin University, NYU Abu Dhabi, and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials have created Janus crystals, a new material that can harvest water from fog without energy. Inspired by desert flora and fauna, the crystals have hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces to capture and transfer water efficiently. This innovation could offer a sustainable source of clean water.

November 19, 2024
4 Articles