Global potential of continuous sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting.

ABSTRACT: Sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting (SAWH) offers a decentralized solution for freshwater generation in remote and arid regions. Continuous SAWH systems, with their compact design and energy efficiency, present advantages over discontinuous systems for kilogram-scale water supply. Using global meteorological data and advanced modeling, we evaluated the performance of passive and active continuous systems, incorporating the isothermal and dynamic properties of twelve advanced sorbents, such as hydrogels, metal-organic frameworks, and composites. Results show that solar-powered continuous SAWH systems can operate effectively year-round in 39.53% of global districts, while active systems enable low-energy harvesting in 55.27% of districts. Temperature and humidity significantly influe

SUBMITTER: Ying W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11964679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature