Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in desalinating water. A desalination processes uses a polymer material to bind sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) ions in salt water. Once the polymer binds to the sodium and chlorine ions, they can be separated from the water. Once separated from the water, the sodium and chlorine molecules can be separated from the polymer, and the polymer reused in subsequent desalination cycles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for connecting the edges of two panels of EPS each of which has a groove therein. The apparatus and method contemplate the use of a tensile connector having tongue means and groove means. Means are provided for attaching the tongue means within the groove in one of the panels of EPS and attaching the groove means within the groove of the other panel of EPS. Means are provided for locking the tongue means within the groove means when the grooved edges of the panels are assembled to frame a hollow connection between the panels. The hollow connection filled with concrete to complete the connection between the EPS panels such that tensile forces applied to one of the panels are distributed across the tensile connector to the other panel. The invention is applicable to a plurality of EPS panels for interconnecting the panels to form the walls, ceiling, and roof of a building.

Abstract: The invention described includes a panel made of sheets of expanded polystyrene (EPS) that are held together by tensile connectors on each side of the panel and rebars that extend along the sides of the panel and are bent so that the rebars exert compressive forces urging the sheets of EPS into engagement. The invention also includes a novel concrete for coating the panels after they are arranged to form a structure. The concrete shrinks slightly to form a hard exoskeleton for the structure. A unique foundation for such structure is also enclosed where the panels provide the side forms for a slab of concrete and sand the bottom form.