Water
Invention
Pavement made of recycled tires self-repairs every time it rains
Rubber pavement made of recycled tires combined with additives that allow it to self-regenerate upon contact with water.
Invention
Indus, an Algae Wall to cost-effectively purify polluted water
A tile-based, modular bioreactor wall system for cleaning water through bioremediation.
Robotics
Pelican drone samples and analyzes water at a flying pace
The drone can quickly and automatically take freshwater samples, analyzes and more often at no extra cost.
Invention
NirNal, the cheapest, portable water filter that fits on your bottles
Want clean, safe water on your next trip, without all the plastic waste? This lightweight, flexible, extremely portable water filter might be a great...
Emerging Tech
The Phyn Smart Water Assistant detects usage and alerts you to leaks
These days more of our home appliances and gadgets are getting smarter. Every day there is a new smart home gadget claiming to make...
Emerging Tech
New solar steam generation system produces clean water from salty water
Clean water and good hygiene are vital for living a dignified, healthy life. However, some statistics suggest that around 785 million people in the...
Invention
New device produces potable water from thin air
A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), has come up with a method to tackle the ongoing water crisis in...
Invention
LifeStraw Home: Most powerful water filter pitcher
We are constantly asked to drink a lot of water, clean water. But how do we stay hydrated when we go to any outdoor...