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This study presents a novel, low-cost macroporous hydrogel for efficient atmospheric water harvesting. The material demonstrates high water sorption capacity and rapid release, offering a sustainable solution for global water scarcity.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Global water scarcity necessitates innovative water harvesting solutions.
  • Existing atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) technologies face challenges in cost and performance.
  • Developing simple, low-cost, high-performance AWH materials is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple and low-cost macroporous hydrogel for high-performance atmospheric water harvesting.
  • To investigate the water sorption and desorption properties of the fabricated hydrogel.
  • To assess the potential of the hydrogel for practical water generation.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a macroporous hydrogel using pore foaming and vacuum drying.
  • Characterization of the hydrogel's structure, surface area, and water sorption capacity.
  • Evaluation of water desorption kinetics under photothermal conditions and assessment of daily water yield.

Main Results:

  • The macroporous hydrogel exhibits high water sorption capacity (up to 433.72% of its weight) across a wide humidity range (20%-100% RH).
  • Achieved rapid vapor capture (0.32 g g⁻¹ h⁻¹) and efficient water release (99.38%) via photothermal effect at low desorption temperatures (~50 °C).
  • Estimated daily water yield of 2.56 kg kg⁻¹ day⁻¹, sufficient for daily minimum adult consumption.

Conclusions:

  • The developed macroporous hydrogel offers a simple, affordable, and scalable solution for high-performance atmospheric water harvesting.
  • This material shows significant potential for addressing water scarcity and has applications in various fields.
  • The hydrogel's properties enable efficient water generation even under challenging environmental conditions.