A Nobel Prize-winning chemist has developed a solar-powered machine that can extract up to 1,000 liters of drinking water per day
A Nobel Prize-winning chemist has developed a solar-powered machine that can extract up to 1,000 liters of drinking water per day from dry desert air. The system uses advanced porous materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that capture water vapor even when humidity drops to around 20%. Powered entirely by sunlight and operating off-grid, the device is designed for drought-stricken regions, disaster zones, and remote communities lacking water infrastructure. Researchers believe the technology could help address water scarcity for up to two billion people worldwide if it can be scaled economically.