Overview
- The material is designed to dissolve in water and, when exposed to sunlight, purify the surrounding liquid.
- UPIEM-IPN students Delia Guadalupe Robles Galeana and Cristian Martínez Domínguez lead the research effort.
- Work has been underway for about 18 months, with the first bag prototype undergoing weight and temperature trials.
- Collaborators include Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Cinvestav, CICATA Unidad Legaria, and UNAM’s Institute of Biotechnology.
- Developers target uses such as purifying rainwater and household greywater and reducing drain blockages, though performance and scalability have not been independently validated or commercialized.