An accidentally discovered class of nanostructured materials can passively harvest water from air

New physics-defying nanomaterial gathers water from air directly | The material works through capillary condensation, a phenomenon where water vapor turns into liquid within microscopic pores, even when the humidity is relatively low.

An accidentally discovered class of nanostructured materials can passively harvest water from air

A serendipitous observation in a Chemical Engineering lab at Penn Engineering has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can pull water from the air, collect it in pores and release it onto surfaces without the need for any external energy.

The result is a material that captures the humidity of the air and at the same time emits it in the form of gothicles

Scientists accidentally discover material that pulls water from air without power

In a surprising twist of science, researchers at Penn Engineering have stumbled upon a new material that can pull water from the air without needing electricity or special equipment. This accidental discovery could lead to new ways to provide clean water in dry regions and help cool electronics or buildings more sustainably. The finding happened […] The post Scientists accidentally discover material that pulls water from air without power appear…

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A new class of nanostructured materials are capable of extracting water from the air, retaining it in pores and releasing it on surfaces without the need for external energy. ...