As published in the scientific journal Advanced Functional Materials, so far, the system has achieved an evaporation rate of around 3.5-4.5 kg/square meter per hour, which would account for about 80-100 kg/square meter of clean water in 24 hours.
These first results indicate the effectiveness of the SAH in water evaporation, with potential applications in both domestic water purification systems and industrial desalination processes. Moreover, the hydrogel's biocompatibility and adaptability hold significant promise for advancing medical treatments and improving patient care.
COMPAMED-tradefair.com; Source: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC)