New Wood Membrane Provides Sustainable Alternative for Water Filtration

In a recent publishing from EurekAlert, a team of experts from Princeton University discovered a promising alternative for water filtration using new wood membrane.

The group of researchers was inspired by a tree’s intricate system of water circulation, which led them to discover the use of thin slices of wood as membranes where water vapor can evaporate and leave behind contaminants.

Membranes made of polymers are commonly used to distill fresh water from salt. These types of membranes are derived from fossil fuels and are also difficult to recycle. Meanwhile, the wood membrane is more sustainable and has a very high porosity, which promotes water vapor transport and helps prevent heat loss.

Last August, the team of scientists from Princeton University proved that the new wood membrane they discovered delivered 20% better than commercial membranes in water distillation tests.

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