With the limited amount of fresh, clean water in the world, scientists are working tirelessly for solutions. The development of technology such as desalination plants and solar-powered filters gives some hope for the future. There is another breakthrough that could help clean and salvage dirty water: grapheme.

The tests with graphene are showing positive results in using it as an effective water filter for metals, minerals, and other contaminants. Graphene is also proving to be a versatile material that can last while tirelessly separating water molecules from the filth. For more on graphene research, click here:: Can graphene make the world’s water clean?