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Exploring the Effects of Atmospheric Forcings on Evaporation: Experimental Integration of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Shallow Subsurface

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Toward practical atmospheric water harvesting technologies.

Weixin Guan¹, Fangfang Deng^2,3, Chuxin Lei¹

¹Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA.

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Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) provides a sustainable solution to water scarcity. Sorption-based AWH (SAWH) systems are adaptable and crucial for global water security.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Materials Science
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Global water crises necessitate innovative solutions like atmospheric water harvesting (AWH).
Sorption-based AWH (SAWH) is a versatile AWH technology adaptable to diverse climatic conditions.
SAWH systems utilize sorbent materials to capture atmospheric moisture.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of sorbent materials for SAWH.
To analyze system engineering aspects, including thermal and mass transfer optimization.
To address challenges and outline a roadmap for practical SAWH implementation.

Main Methods:

Review of foundational sorption dynamics and material design advancements.
Analysis of scale-up processing strategies for sorbent materials.
Synthesis of insights from materials science, systems engineering, and climate considerations.

Main Results:

Identification of key advancements in sorbent material design for SAWH.
Optimization strategies for thermal and mass-transfer processes in SAWH systems.
Exploration of energy management, operational strategies, and multifunctional applications.

Conclusions:

SAWH technology holds significant potential for enhancing global sustainable water solutions.
Practical implementation requires addressing challenges in materials, systems, and climate adaptation.
A strategic roadmap is outlined for the advancement and deployment of SAWH.