Researchers from Purdue University are on the cusp on creating a
new type of mobile technology that not only coverts non-potable
water into drinking water, but also extracts hydrogen to
generate electricity. The technology revolves around an
aluminium alloy that the team believes could bring both water
and power to poor villages around the world.  Purdue University,
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Leading the team is Jerry Woodall, a Purdue University
distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering.
Speaking to Science Daily, he stated that by immersing the new
alloy (which contains aluminum, gallium, indium and tin) into
water, you can create a spontaneous reaction that splits the
water into hydrogen and oxygen molecules. The hydrogen can then
be used to fuel power cells, while clean drinking water is
produced in the form of steam.  “The steam would kill any
bacteria contained in the water, and then it