There are two basic methods for breaking the bonds in saltwater: thermal distillation and membrane separation. Thermal distillation involves heat: Boiling water turns it into vapor—leaving the ...

Two different processes are used to obtain freshwater from saltwater – distillation and reverse osmosis. It takes around 100 liters of seawater to produce 45 liters of drinking water.

Scientists have found a way to get fresh water from salt water using just solar energy. This could be a major breakthrough in desalination techniques. Currently, salt is removed from water using ...