Fe–Co controlled super-hygroscopic hydrogels toward efficient atmospheric water harvesting
Hangfei Wu, Yuli Xiong, Duohuan Yu, Peixin Yang, Huihui Shi, Lu Huang, Yali Wu, Mufeng Xi, Peng Xiao, Lin Yang
Abstract
A super-hygroscopic bimetallic hydrogel with high water uptake and low desorption temperature is reported, providing an efficient strategy for directly harvesting freshwater from atmosphere.
Topics & Concepts
SorptionDesorptionMoistureChemical engineeringMaterials scienceBimetalSelf-healing hydrogelsOxygenAdsorptionInorganic chemistryChemistryMetallurgyComposite materialPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane Separation TechnologiesAdsorption and Cooling Systems