“…14 Potable water can be produced via a variety of methods that include distillation, reverse osmosis, filtration, chlorination, UV radiation and chemical treatment. 15,16 Among the above mentioned methods solar driven distillation is the most convenient and cost effective one. Photothermal assisted solar water evaporation is a powerful method for removing impurities from water, such as pathogens, viruses, minerals, and toxins.…”