Qilin Li and Kuichang Zuo (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University's Kuichang Zuo (left) and Qilin Li helped develop a highly efficient technology for desalinating industrial-strength brine with a salt content as much as 10 times greater than seawater. Credit Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: "Jeff Fitlow/Rice University" License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.