In a world where water scarcity is a looming crisis, engineers from MIT and China have embarked on a journey to transform seawater into a sustainable source of freshwater. Their innovative solar-powered desalination system, inspired by the ocean’s thermohaline circulation, not only addresses the critical need for drinkable freshwater but also presents a solution that is economically and environmentally viable. The Ingenious Design The team has introduced a design that combines the efficiency of multistage systems with a configuration that enhances the circulation of water and salt within each stage. This design, detailed in the journal Joule, utilizes natural sunlight … Continue reading MIT Engineer’s Team Craft Solar Desalination, Pioneering a Sustainable, Affordable Freshwater Future!