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news Scmp World 2026-06-29

Chinese Tech Makes Seawater Desalination Cheaper Than Bottled Water

A new Chinese technology using a novel photothermal material has made desalinating seawater significantly cheaper than producing bottled water. The innovative method achieves stability with zero energy costs.

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