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Researchers develop membrane that can generate power, clean water

Researchers develop membrane that can generate power, clean water5+ hour, 23+ min ago   (290+ words) A research team at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) has developed a thin membrane dubbed the "black magic carpet" that uses solar and wave energy to generate electricity and purify water. The black magic carpet is a…...

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taipeitimes.com > News > front > archives > 10/09/2025 > 2003845166

Trio win Nobel prize for ‘Hermione’s handbag’ materials - Taipei Times

Trio win Nobel prize for ‘Hermione’s handbag’ materials - Taipei Times3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (315+ words) Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi yesterday won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a new form of molecular architecture, yielding materials that can help tackle challenges such as climate change and lack of fresh water. The…...