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MIT researchers have developed a portable, solar-powered desalination device that automatically removes particles and salts from seawater. It produces drinking water that exceeds WHO safe drinking water standards. The device doesn’t rely on filters like traditional desalination machines.

Global water treatment product manufacturers are exploring 5 state-of-the-art water filtration technologies: nanotechnology, acoustic nanotube technology, photocatalytic water purification technology, aquaporin Inside™ technology and automatic variable filtration technology.

Water scarcity is among the top five global risks affecting people’s wellbeing. Traditional sources such as rainfall and groundwater are already being affected by climate change. In fact, supplies are shrinking as demand is growing. Technological innovations are needed to prevent a global water crisis.