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China photothermal material cuts desalination energy costs

A China demonstration prototype uses a photothermal material to desalinate seawater with zero utility energy costs.
WHO: China desalination demonstration prototype
WHAT: Demonstration of photothermal material enabling year-long stable desalination with zero utility energy costs
WHEN: Jul 3, 2026 at 12:34 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To reduce the energy cost of desalinating seawater compared with producing bottled water

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