Teflon-like desalination membrane purifies water fast and friction-free
Engineers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new type of desalination membrane that they claim is faster, and requires less pressure and energy than existing tech. The new membrane is made up of a series of nanoscale tubes lined with a Teflon-inspired material that repels salts while allowing water to flow through with little friction.Many regions around the world face a scarcity of clean drinking water, and the problem is only going to worsen with a changing climate. Desalinating brackish water or seawater is…