ScienceAugust 19, 2026

biogel

BY-oh-jel

Definition

A gelatinous substance derived from biological materials that is engineered to absorb moisture from the atmosphere.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'bio-' from the Greek 'bios' meaning life, and 'gel' which comes from the Latin 'gelare' meaning to freeze or congeal.

In the news

Nathani developed this material to passively capture humidity from the air, using only sunlight to trigger the release of drinkable water without needing electricity.

Zainab Nathani invents solar biogel turning humid air into water

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