DrinkPure: the filter that purifies water in an instant

    A simple filter could help solve the problem of lack of access to drinking water in developing countries. Just apply it to a bottle and in a few moments you get clean and purified water. This is DrinkPure, a project that has just been launched on Indiegogo, the well-known crowdfunding platform.



    He's about to end up run over, his mom saves him A simple filter could help solve the problem lack of access to drinking water in developing countries. Just apply it to any bottle and in a few moments you get clean and purified water. It is about DrinkPure, a project that was recently launched on Indiegogo, the well-known crowdfunding platform. Drinking non-potable water inAfrica Sub-Sahariana it means exposing yourself to a high risk of disease, which kills 6 to 8 million people every year. Unlike other devices for purify the water, which take up to 45 minutes to give results, or the traditional method of boiling water, DrinkPure makes available water ready to drink and safe immediately. It would also be faster than other filter types. In fact, in one minute it is able to purify a liter of water. The novelty was developed at the ETH in Zurich. No special instructions are required to use it as it is an intuitive system. This allows nonprofit organizations to save money when it comes to disseminating information materials. Just apply the filter on the bottle and DrinkPure can stay in place and be used for a year. When the filter starts to slow down, it's time to replace it. DrinkPure it works in three stages. The pre-filter captures larger particles (e.g. plant waste and debris, imagining water from a river), then an activated carbon filter blocks unwanted chemicals, odors and heavy metals. Finally, a polymer membrane removes bacteria. DrinkPure was designed as a solution low cost the problem of the lack of drinking water. The creators decided to make it compatible for plastic bottles with the aim of reducing costs and reducing the need for transport, since plastic bottles can be recovered all over the world. DrinkPure: the filter that purifies water in an instant DrinkPure: the filter that purifies water in an instant DrinkPure: the filter that purifies water in an instant DrinkPure: the filter that purifies water in an instant The filter will also protect the water from any unwanted substances released from the plastic bottles themselves. Alternatively, you could try applying DrinkPure to glass bottles. Researchers are raising funds on Indiegogo with the produce the filters and distribute them in five villages next year. Click Thu to support the initiative.



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