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Sea water made drinkable using graphene

Is it possible that a molecular sieve made from graphene oxide (a recent nobel prize-winning molecule) could provide drinking water for millions of people around the world ?

Graphene-based sieve turns seawater into drinking water - BBC News


The development could help provide clean drinking water for millions of people who lack access to safe sources.

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