ITV NEWS: Manchester Uni develops sieve that turns sea water into drinking water

    Press/Media: Research

    Description

    Scientists at the University of Manchester have created a Graphene membrane that can sieve salt out of seawater turning it into drinking water. While using Graphene-oxide membranes as a filter isn't new, previously it hadn't worked to remove salt from with water as the membrane became swollen allowing small salts to flow through.

    Period3 Apr 2017

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    Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

    • Advanced materials
    • National Graphene Institute

    Keywords

    • graphene
    • water
    • desalination
    • salt water
    • 2d materials
    • advanced materials