Enhanced moisture sorption through regulated MIL-101(Cr) synthesis and its integration onto heat exchangers
Vanessa Wee, Amutha Chinnappan, Runxin Shang, Poh Seng Lee, Seeram Ramakrishna
Abstract
Through regulated and less toxic MIL-101(Cr) synthesis and superabsorbent polymeric binders, this work reports MIL-101(Cr)-coated heat exchangers with twice the water uptake of the silica gel-coated control towards energy-efficient cooling.
Topics & Concepts
SorptionMoistureHeat exchangerChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryAdsorptionOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringMechanical engineeringAdsorption and Cooling SystemsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsMagnesium Oxide Properties and Applications