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Kristof Retezár, a designer based in Vienna, invented a device that can extract humidity from the air and condense it into drinkable water. The handy gadget, dubbed Fontus, can be attached to a bike so that cyclists can generate water during long-distance rides through the countryside, where pit stops may be few and far between.
The solar-powered device consists of a condensator (which functions like a cooler) that is connected to a series of hydrophobic surfaces that repel water. As the bike-mounted gadget takes in air, and these surfaces get cold, you're left with condensation, Retezár said.
\"Because they're hydrophobic, they immediately repel the condensed water that they created, so you get a drop flow [into the bottle],\" he explained. \"Basically, you're taking air in a vapor state and converting it into a liquid state.\"
Fontus can produce 0.5 quarts (0.5 liters) of water in 1 hour in what is considered \"really good\" conditions, with temperatures between 86 degrees and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (30 to 40 degrees Celsius) and between 80 percent and 90 percent humidity, Retezár said.
The prototype includes a filter at the top to keep dust and bugs out of the water, but currently it does not include a way to filter out potentially harmful contaminants. [Check out the best reusable water bottles at our sister site Active Junky]
\"The water you get is clean, unless the air is really contaminated,\" Retezár said. \"We're thinking about making a bottle that also has a carbon filter, and this one would be for cities or areas where you might think the air is contaminated. But originally, this water bottle was thought to be used in nature, and places where you wouldn't have contaminated air.\"
Retezár is also working on a stand-alone version that uses an inverted ventilator to suck air into the system (rather than relying on the airstream created from a moving bike). This next-generation version could be used in regions of the world where humidity is high, but water is scarce.
\"The idea was to solve a global problem: water issues in areas of the world where there is very little groundwater but very high humidity,\" Retezár said. \"My intent was to invent a machine or device that would be able to filter the humidity in the air and turn it into drinkable water.\"
The initial Fontus design was shortlisted for the 2014 James Dyson Award, which helped Retezár gain exposure for the project, he said. Since then, he has received funding from the Austrian government that will help cover the technical development phase. The designer is also aiming to launch a crowdfunding campaign in March to cover the cost of mass-producing the devices. Retezár said he is aiming to keep the retail price for the Fontus under $100, and if all goes according to plan, the self-filling bottles could be commercially available in about nine or 10 months.
We first heard about the self filling water bottle a few years ago. It was designed to mimic the water collecting actions of the desert beetle. This beetle collects condensation from the ocean breeze on its wings before eventually running into its mouth. At the time, it was predicted to be used on green roofs and greenhouses and, in time, rain-poor nations.
Named Fontus, after the Roman god of wells and springs, this self filling water bottle was designed by a student from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Kristof Retezar, and was a finalist for the 2014 James Dyson award.
The inspiration behind the invention was the statistical projection that by 2030, 47 percent of the world's population will be living in areas of high water stress. Harvesting water from the air is nothing new. It has been in practice for more than 2000 years, mostly in Asia and Central America. Since the Earth's atmosphere contains around 13,000 km3 of mostly unexploited freshwater, Fontus is an attempt to discover these resources.
According to the award site, Fontus uses the principle of thermoelectric cooling in which heat is transferred from one side of a container to another. A Peltier Element is installed in the center to cool the hot, humid air. Solar panels generate the electricity needed to cool the upper chamber, while the bottom of the device heats up. When the bike moves, air is pulled in, and then slowed and cooled as it moves through the upper chamber. The moisture from the air then condenses into water and drips into the bottle.
Retezar said the system starts to work well when temperatures hit around 68 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity hits 50 percent. At this point, a drop of water a minute is produced. You will need to bike for a while to fill up the water. For Retezar, these conditions were not easy to find in Vienna. He simulated different atmospheric conditions in his bathroom, modifying the air temperature and humidity.
Moreover, Retezar estimates that the cost of the prototype is between $25 to $40 to make. Of course, with further iterations to optimize the device, it could become more expensive. And there is no real way to make this scalable without major changes (moving a huge tank to generate water just isn't viable).
Running out of water in the middle of an adventurous trip is not happening anymore if you have Fontus with you. Just like the name suggests, this is one of the first of its kind self-filling water bottles. It creates water out of light and air and works as an ideal must have for adventurers who are often in need of refilling their water bottles on the go. With Fontus by your side, you will never have to worry about heavy water loads or where to find the next river or gas station to get your water supply. Fontus will set your mind at ease and might even save your life! It will keep you hydrated during your travels and ready for improvisation! You can also clip the Fontus Airo to a backpack and fill your bottle while you are hiking. Allow it to function while you are in motion, or just let it fill while sitting at a campsite. Fontus Airo is a standalone unit whereas the Fontus Ryde is designed for bicycles. A must have for frequent travelers and adventurers out there.
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