# Stealthy Desalination Tools Chao Gao's C-Water Distiller Stows Away Easily By Katie Cordrey | Published 2011-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-water-distiller References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/11744/c-water-by-chao-gao-iida-awards-2010.html) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/20/iida-entry-makes-fresh-water/) Chinese designer Chao Gao has created the C-Water distiller, a design that uses [passive solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system) to [desalinate small batches of seawater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-water-filtration-system). The ingenious device is collapsible so it can be easily stowed on life rafts or packed with camping gear. Chao Gao's C-Water distiller was awarded 2nd prize in the Incheon 2010 International Design Awards competition. Check out the gallery for images of this innovative and useful desalination tool. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/11744/c-water-by-chao-gao-iida-awards-2010.html), [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/20/iida-entry-makes-fresh-water/) **Implications** - Chao Gao’s C-Water distiller is a phenomenal creation that uses solar power to clean batches of dirty seawater. This remarkable innovation could have a tremendous impact across the board for the eco movement and the many attempts to clean oil spills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Passive Solar Desalination:** There is a need for more R&D in passive solar desalination technology to come up with better ways to desalinate seawater using solar power. - **Collapsible Water Filters:** Collapsible water filters can be used for emergency and outdoor situations, making it easier to access fresh water sources. - **Miniature Desalination Tools:** There is an opportunity to create more portable and efficient desalination tools that can be used in various settings and industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Companies that manufacture camping gear and other outdoor equipment can incorporate collapsible water filters in their products. - **Emergency and Disaster Preparedness:** Manufacturers of emergency and disaster preparedness products can create portable and efficient desalination tools for survival kits. - **Marine and Oil Industries:** The marine and oil industries could benefit from passive solar desalination technology for their offshore operations and oil spill clean-up efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tire-Crafted Solar Stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quenchsea-reel.md) - [Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonewell.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Water Purifier Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladislamp-disinfection.md) - [Avant-Garde Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium.md)