Potential Water Collection From Air by Chloride Perovskites
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404758
Abstract: Directly capturing water from the air has become a compelling strategy to secure water resources. Yet, challenges persist with sorption‐based hygroscopic materials, such as inadequate water adsorption efficiency, material degradation post‐adsorption, and the need for… read more here.
Keywords: water collection; air; water; chloride perovskites ... See more keywords
Water harvesting method via a hybrid superwettable coating with superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.09.210
Abstract: Abstract Water collection gains increasing attention for harvesting atmospheric water in semi-arid deserts and inland areas. A new biomimetic method, inspired by the fog harvesting ability of hydrophobic-hydrophilic surfaces of Namib desert beetles, is presented… read more here.
Keywords: water; superhydrophilic nanoparticles; water collection; superhydrophobic superhydrophilic ... See more keywords
Spatio-temporal variability of fog-water collection in the eastern Iberian Peninsula: 2003–2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.04.016
Abstract: Abstract Among the different inputs involved in the hydrological system, fog water measured by man-made passive devices is one of the most unknown components, although it could be an additional water resource for specific environmental… read more here.
Keywords: fog water; water; iberian peninsula; water collection ... See more keywords
Integration of water collection and purification on cactus- and beetle-inspired eco-friendly superwettable materials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117759
Abstract: Freshwater shortage has been a terrible threat for the sustainable progress and development of human society in 21st century. Inspired from natural creatures, harvesting water from atmosphere has been a feasible and effective method to… read more here.
Keywords: eco friendly; water; water collection; collection purification ... See more keywords
Durable Lubricant Impregnated Surfaces for Water Collection under Extremely Severe Working Conditions.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b08885
Abstract: It is worth noting that the multifunctional surfaces are highly desirable for water collection applications on droplet nucleation and removal. Although the superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) is beneficial to water collection due to easily shed liquid… read more here.
Keywords: water; lubricant impregnated; impregnated surfaces; water collection ... See more keywords
Climate change to exacerbate the burden of water collection on women’s welfare globally
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DOI: 10.1038/s41558-024-02037-8
Abstract: Climate change is aggravating water scarcity worldwide. In rural households lacking access to running water, women often bear the responsibility for its collection, with adverse effects on their well being through long daily time commitments,… read more here.
Keywords: water collection; water; collection; climate change ... See more keywords
An integrative bioinspired venation network with ultra-contrasting wettability for large-scale strongly self-driven and efficient water collection.
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DOI: 10.1039/c8nr10003a
Abstract: Collection of water from the atmosphere is a potential route to alleviate the global water shortage. However, it is still difficult to find a strategy to collect sufficient water on a large surface and transport… read more here.
Keywords: venation; water; venation network; water collection ... See more keywords
Hydrophilic nanofibers in fog collectors for increased water harvesting efficiency
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DOI: 10.1039/d0ra03939j
Abstract: The water crisis is a big social problem and one of the solutions are the Fog Water Collectors (FWCs) that are placed in areas, where the use of conventional methods to collect water is impossible… read more here.
Keywords: pa6 nanofibers; nanofibers fog; water; hydrophilic nanofibers ... See more keywords
The intrigue of directional water collection interface: mechanisms and strategies
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DOI: 10.1039/d1ta06182h
Abstract: The synthetic strategies of various bionic water interface materials are reviewed, and the development of durability and self-healing water collection materials are highlighted. read more here.
Keywords: water; intrigue directional; directional water; water collection ... See more keywords
A multifunctional heterogeneous superwettable coating for water collection, oil/water separation and oil absorption.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4165249
Abstract: Herein, inspired by desert beetles, we fabricated a multifunctional heterogeneous superwettable coating (MHSC) for water collection and oily wastewater cleanup. The selective modifications of 1-octadecanethiol (ODT) treated CoO and P25 TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared,… read more here.
Keywords: water collection; oil; multifunctional heterogeneous; water ... See more keywords