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Engineering and characterization of gymnosperm sapwood toward enabling the design of water filtration devices

Publication | Mar 25, 2021 | Krithika Ramchander, Megha Hegde, Anish Paul Antony, Luda Wang, Kendra Leith, Amy Smith, Rohit Karnik

Engineering and characterization of gymnosperm sapwood toward enabling the design of water filtration devices

MIT engineers make filters from tree branches to purify drinking water

Xylem tissue in gymnosperm sapwood can be used for water filtration. Xylem is comprised of conduits that are interconnected by membranes that filter out contaminants present in water. Credits: Courtesy: N.R. Fuller, Sayo Studio

News | Mar 25, 2021 | Jennifer Chu

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MIT engineers make filters from tree branches to purify drinking water

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