EnvironmentUAE
Scientists turn desert sand into material that retains water longer
Researchers have developed a new material from desert sand that retains water six times longer. They used microorganisms to strengthen the sand, which could positively impact agriculture in arid regions.
In brief
- Scientists learned to transform desert sand into a new material.
- The resulting material retains water six times longer.
- Researchers used microorganisms to strengthen the sand.
- The material can resist degradation and pass water more slowly.
- This technology opens up prospects for agriculture.
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Вчені навчилися перетворювати пустельний пісок на матеріал, який утримує воду вшестеро довше
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Бактерії-будівельники. Швейцарські та еміратські вчені «оживили» пустельний пісок
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