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Solar-powered water purifier is inspired by pufferfish

19 Apr 2021
Photo of the water purifier in a lake
Pristine water: the solar absorber gel purification system in a lake at Princeton University (left) and the clean water produced during its immersion. (Courtesy: Xiaohui Xu)
Pufferfish have inspired a new device that is capable of the highest rate ever of passive solar wate

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