| University Research Team Creates Way to Take Salt Out of Water Andrew Chung - KVUE News | |
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The tiny device, with the help of two AA batteries, creates an electric field that separates salt from water. (khou.com)
Finding drinking water is a problem worldwide, so imagine taking salt water from the Gulf of Mexico and turning it into fresh water for Central Texas. One University of Texas professor and his research team are working on a new technology that could make the process much easier.
"I think one of the things that's so unique about this technology is simplicity," said UT graduate chemistry student Kyle Knust.
The tiny device, with the help of two AA batteries, creates an electric field that separates salt from water.
Richard Crooks, PhD. is Knust's chemistry professor. So far their team has been able to remove about 25 percent of the salt.
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