# Practical Water Purifiers Jonathan Liow's Solarball Cleans Water Through Evaporation By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liow-s-solarball References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/solarball-ergonomic-sphere-provides-drinking-water-through-solar-power/) & [monash.edu.au](http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/portable-solar-device-creates-clean-drinking-water) Jonathan Liow is attempting to make it easier to [purify water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-purification-appliance) worldwide with the Solarball. Liow's Solarball is a [water purifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasium-water-purifier) that uses evaporation to purify dirty water. Over 900 million people don't have access to clean water; this is far too high. Liow's Solarball aims to give these people a helping hand by making the process of [purifying water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system) easier than ever before. To use the Solarball, simply fill it up with dirty water and let nature do the rest. The Solarball uses evaporation to purify the water inside, separating contaminants and leaving up to three liters of drinkable condensation. Liow's Solarball was recently named as a finalist for the 2011 Australian Design Awards - James Dyson Award and is set to be exhibited at the upcoming Milan International Design Fair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Water Purifiers:** The trend of solar-powered water purifiers is on the rise, offering a sustainable and efficient solution to provide clean drinking water. - **Evaporation-based Water Purification:** The trend of using evaporation as a method for water purification is gaining traction, providing a simple and effective way to remove contaminants. - **Portable Water Purification Devices:** The trend of portable water purification devices is growing, enabling individuals to access clean water on the go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the trend of solar-powered water purifiers by producing innovative and eco-friendly solutions. - **Water Treatment:** The water treatment industry can leverage the trend of evaporation-based water purification by developing advanced technologies to efficiently clean water. - **Outdoor Equipment:** The outdoor equipment industry has an opportunity to tap into the trend of portable water purification devices by creating compact and durable solutions for outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tire-Crafted Solar Stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still.md) - [Low-Cost Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edrop-water-purifier.md) - [Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonewell.md) - [Water-Purifying Water Jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luvia.md) - [Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis.md) - [Blocky Water Purifier Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quming-delight.md) - [Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quenchsea-reel.md) - [Solar-Powered Pool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer.md) - [Hybrid Water Hydrogenators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-piurify-water-hydrogenator.md)