A new solar device converts salt water into drinking water without the need for external energy, offering fast and stable desalination.

Mock-up of solar evaporation system (left), connected to temperature and humidity detection system (center), with a brine water injection system (right) and a purified water collection system.

Evaporation in porous media is a critical process influencing a range of environmental and engineering systems. The interplay between water evaporation, heat transfer and salt crystallisation drives ...