Desalination & Water Technologies

Introduction California's water crisis is a stark reality, with megadroughts and climate change straining traditional sources like rivers and groundwater. Agriculture alone consumes about 80% of the state's water, while urban demands grow {2}. Desalination, the process of converting seawater or brackish water to potable supplies, is gaining traction. The state aims to boost desalinated water by 28,000 acre-feet annually by...

Water scarcity isn't just a distant threat; it's a current crisis affecting billions, intensified by climate change and unequal resource distribution. As of 2025, technologies like nanomaterial-enhanced desalination are touted as game-changers, integrating nanoparticles to improve filtration efficiency and reduce energy demands. For instance, Rice University's nanophotonics-enabled solar membrane distillation (NESMD) boosts efficiency by 50%, offering hope for off-grid...

Desalination has emerged as a critical response to water scarcity, with over 20,000 plants globally supplying millions. In 2024-2025, startups in this sector secured around $1.12 billion in investments,...

Desalination has emerged as a critical response to water scarcity, with over 20,000 plants globally supplying millions. In 2024-2025, startups in this sector secured around $1.12 billion in investments,...