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Spatial Multiobjective Optimization of Agricultural Conservation Practices using a SWAT Model and an Evolutionary Algorithm
Published on: December 9, 2012
Advancements in atmospheric water harvesting: toward continuous operation through mass transfer optimization
Wenhai Chu1,2,3, Jimeng Ding4,5,6, Cheng Peng7
1State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China. 1world1water@tongji.edu.cn.
Abstract:
Sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting (SAWH) offers a promising solution to global water scarcity. However, practical implementation is limited by discontinuities in the mass transfer process inside sorbents. This perspective reviews current SAWH technologies and introduces a new concept, mass transfer of SAWH (MT-SAWH), which ensures continuous water collection by facilitating the movement of water molecules within a fixed sorbent bed. We discuss design principles and the potential for using renewable energy to maintain a stable water supply. Our goal is to highlight the future potential of SAWH and encourage the development of efficient water harvesting systems.
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