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A new solar-powered gel purifies water in a flash
The unusual, fruit-inspired structure of this material provides quick filtration that could satisfy people's daily water needs.
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The unusual, fruit-inspired structure of this material provides quick filtration that could satisfy people's daily water needs.
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