Boosting all-weather atmospheric water vapor harvesting with a solar-driven membrane system [PDF]
, 2023 Atmospheric water vapor harvesting (AVH) is vital to supply fresh water in arid regions. Sorbent-based harvesting stands out because it can adapt to weather conditions and utilize lowgrade energy.
Jin, Yong, Ghaffour, NorEddine
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Experimental Investigations and Modeling of Atmospheric Water Generation Using a Desiccant Material
Energies, 2022 Harvesting atmospheric water by solar regenerated desiccants is a promising water source that is energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and viable. However, the generated amounts of water are still insignificant.
Ahmed Almasarani +3 more
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Monitoring water harvesting in metal-organic frameworks, one water molecule at a time [PDF]
, 2023 Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained prominence as potential materials for atmospheric water harvesting, a vital solution for arid regions and areas experiencing severe water shortages. However, the molecular factors influencing the performance of
Kelly M., Hunter, Francesco, Paesani
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A Hybrid Hydrogel with High Water Vapor Harvesting Capacity for Deployable Solar-Driven Atmospheric Water Generator [PDF]
, 2018 The Earth's atmosphere holds approximately 12,900 billion tons of fresh water and it distributes all over the world with fast replenishment. The atmospheric water harvesting is emerging as a promising strategy for clean water production in arid regions ...
Wu, Mengchun +5 more
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All-Weather Atmospheric Water Harvesting Enabled by Hygroscopic Hydrogel Paint [PDF]
, 2023 Hygroscopic hydrogels have been receiving widespread attention as effective atmospheric water harvesters due to their freshwater production capabilities for alleviating water scarcity stress in arid regions.
Yawen Li (1415497) +5 more
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Effects of aspen harvesting on groundwater recharge and water table dynamics in a subhumid climate [PDF]
, 2011 Numerical experiments were developed using different water table depths and soil textures to investigate the impact of aspen harvesting on hydrological processes on the Western Boreal Plain.
Devito, K.J. +4 more
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Sustainable EnvironmentEcological degradation has occurred in arid regions due to climate change and anthropogenic activities. Ecological restoration is based on vegetation restoration, but water scarcity is an important factor limiting vegetation restoration in arid regions ...
Yinhao Liao, Lihong Zhou, Xiangjun Pei
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Tailoring silicon for dew water harvesting panels
iScience, 2021 Summary: Dew water, mostly ignored until now, can provide clean freshwater resources, just by extracting the atmospheric vapor available in surrounding air.
Xiaoyi Liu +9 more
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Converting rain into drinking water: Quality issues and technological advances [PDF]
, 2011 With growing pressures on water supplies worldwide, rainwater harvesting is increasingly seen as a viable option to provide drinking water to an ever expanding population, particularly in developing countries.
Hudson-Edwards, KA +7 more
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Sorbents, processes and applications beyond water production in sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting [PDF]
, 2023 Growth in the global population and the modernization of human society, along with ever-worsening climate change, is pushing already scarce freshwater resources to their limits.
Wang, Peng, Li, Renyuan
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