When is solar desalination worth it?
A new modelling framework evaluates the costs of using solar energy to recover water from desalination brine and oilfield wastewater
Read article: When is solar desalination worth it?
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Lorna Brigham is a Scientific Editor at IOP Publishing. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and completed her PhD at the University of Sussex, where she specialised in photovoltaic materials. Lorna joined the Reports on Progress in Physics journal team in 2024 and has since developed a strong interest in condensed matter and particle physics. Outside of work, she enjoys reading novels and strength training.
A new modelling framework evaluates the costs of using solar energy to recover water from desalination brine and oilfield wastewater
Read article: When is solar desalination worth it?
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