Sunlight-driven atmospheric water capture capacity is enhanced by nano-enabled photothermal desiccants
Anjali Mulchandani, Shannon Malinda, Justin Edberg, Paul Westerhoff
Abstract
Atmospheric water capture (AWC) is an alternative method of localized water production whereby water vapor is removed from air to produce drinking water.
Topics & Concepts
DesiccantWater vaporPhotothermal therapyNano-Environmental scienceSunlightMaterials scienceChemistryNanotechnologyOpticsComposite materialPhysicsOrganic chemistrySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane Separation TechnologiesSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems