Super-Fast Fog Collector Based on Self-Driven Jet of Mini Fog Droplets.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301745
Abstract: Freshwater scarcity crisis threatens human life and economic security. Collecting water from the fog seems to be an effective method to defuse this crisis. Nonetheless, the existing fog collection methods have the limitations of the… read more here.
Keywords: fog droplets; fog; fog collection; fog collector ... See more keywords
Synergistically Utilizing a Liquid Bridge and Interconnected Porous Superhydrophilic Structures to Achieve a One-Step Fog Collection Mode.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403260
Abstract: Conventional fog collection efficiency is subject to the inherent inefficiencies of its three constituent steps: fog capture, coalescence, and transportation. This study presents a liquid bridge synergistic fog collection system (LSFCS) by synergistically utilizing a… read more here.
Keywords: liquid bridge; water; collection; fog collection ... See more keywords
Triboelectrically Empowered Biomimetic Heterogeneous Wettability Surface for Efficient Fog Collection.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c03441
Abstract: Biomimetic engineering surfaces featuring heterogeneous wettability are vital for atmospheric water harvesting applications. Existing research predominantly focuses on the coordinated regulation of surface wettability through structural and chemical modifications, often overlooking the prevalent triboelectric charge… read more here.
Keywords: triboelectric charge; surface; heterogeneous wettability; wettability ... See more keywords
Superhydrophilic-Superhydrophobic Multifunctional Janus Foam Fabrication Using a Spatially Shaped Femtosecond Laser for Fog Collection and Detection.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24284
Abstract: Fog collection is an effective method for addressing water shortages in arid areas. By constructing a Janus structure with asymmetric wettability on its two sides, flexible and efficient fog capture can be achieved. However, in… read more here.
Keywords: detection; collection; fog collection; janus ... See more keywords
Improved Fog Collection on a Hybrid Surface with Acylated Cellulose Coating.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04456
Abstract: Fog collection serves as an efficient method to alleviate water scarcity in foggy, water-stressed regions. Recent research has focused on constructing a hybrid surface to enhance fog collection efficiency, with one approach being the prevention… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid surface; efficiency; collection; hydrophilic sites ... See more keywords
Multibioinspired Hybrid Superwetting Surface for Efficient Fog Collection and Power Generation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08784
Abstract: Obtaining water and renewable energy from the atmosphere provides a potential solution to the growing energy shortage. Leveraging the synergistic inspiration from desert beetles, cactus spines, and rice leaves, here, a multibioinspired hybrid wetting rod… read more here.
Keywords: energy; collection power; multibioinspired hybrid; collection ... See more keywords
Leaf Vein-Inspired Superhydrophilic Microchannels for Sustainable Fog Collection.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11883
Abstract: Fog collection is a promising solution for mitigating the urgent water shortage around the world. Despite the delicate design of various bionic fog harvesting surfaces with prowess to enable fast fog capture and programmed water… read more here.
Keywords: leaf vein; surface; collection; design ... See more keywords
Integrative Bioinspired Surface with Wettable Patterns and Gradient for Enhancement of Fog Collection.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b19574
Abstract: A novel integrative bioinspired surface with wettable patterns and gradient (WPGS) is proposed for fog collection via a novel anodic oxidation strategy. We study the water collection behaviors on WPGS with different parameters. Quantitative force… read more here.
Keywords: bioinspired surface; wettable patterns; fog collection; integrative bioinspired ... See more keywords
Matchbox Janus membrane fog collector with highly efficient directional transport.
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DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00458b
Abstract: Coordinating the droplet capture, transport, and shedding processes during fog collection to achieve efficient fog collection is a major challenge. In this study, a copper mesh with different wettability was prepared by chemical etching and… read more here.
Keywords: directional transport; janus membrane; fog; fog collection ... See more keywords
Unlocking the fog: assessing fog collection potential and need as a complementary water resource in arid urban lands–the Alto Hospicio, Chile case
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DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2025.1537058
Abstract: Water scarcity is a rising issue in fast-growing cities in arid lands, where demand outpaces supply. This leads to non-renewable water systems and exacerbates social inequalities. This is the case for Alto Hospicio (AH), located… read more here.
Keywords: fog water; water; alto hospicio; collection ... See more keywords