Researchers have developed jackets made of a fabric that can harvest moisture from ambient air and channel it into detachable units, producing 400 to 900 milliliters of drinkable water per day. The same textile could be adapted for use in backpacks or tents for emergency responders and remote use.
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Una chaqueta que extrae agua potable directamente del aire

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Investigadores de la Universidad de Texas en Austin desarrollaron un tejido que capta humedad del aire y la canaliza en unidades extraíbles, produciendo entre 400 y 900 mililitros de agua potable al día. El mismo material podría adaptarse a mochilas o tiendas para uso en emergencias y zonas remotas.

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