admin Researchers at a University in Singapore created water from thin air by making use of Aerogel. What makes this distinctive and extremely unique is the fact that no external power source or electricity was used to do this conversion.
Aerogel is extremely light and sucks in only the clear air working like a sponge and converts it into water which can then be used for several purposes. The researchers were at the National University of Singapore and they have created history for themselves.
Although working like a sponge, it does not need to be squeezed in order to convert the air into water making it more easily accessible and convenient. The researchers also proved that one kilogram of aerogel would be sufficient to create 17 litres of clear water.
It is the first time that aerogel is being used in such an advance manner, aerogel is made of polymers that attract the air molecules and then condense them to go into the liquid state thereby forming water.
The temperature conditions also impact the conversion and the quantity largely. If the temperature conditions are hot and humid, the conversion takes place at a much faster pace whereas if they are cold and dry the opposite happens.
This innovation comes at a time when the world is faced with a severe crisis of water shortage. This is a promising innovation that gives us some hope of sustainability. It has also been ensured that the water being manufactured using this technique is safe to drink.
It meets all the safety requirements of the World Health Organization (WHO). A whopping ninety five percent of the total water vapor is converted into drinkable liquid water.
It will also prove to be a very cheap solution to water as it requires no external energy whatsoever and aerogel if used appropriately and correctly wouldn’t be very difficult to procure.
As of now, the technology is still being worked and is only in the initial phases and if it does meet everyone’s expectations, it could very well be the future of mankind.
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