• Watershed moment: Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture

    From ltlee1@21:1/5 to All on Sat Oct 26 11:28:49 2024
    "This paper really establishes that you can capture water at a very fast
    rate," said Cho. "We can start to forecast how big of a system we would
    need to produce a set amount of water. If I have one square meter, which
    is around three feet by three feet, we can generate about a gallon of
    water per day in Las Vegas, and up to three times more in humid
    environments."

    This technology and approach has been tested outdoors in Las Vegas, and
    is effective down to 10% humidity. It directly captures water in a
    liquid salt solution that is suitable for subsequent processing into
    drinking water or energy production, enabling new capabilities for arid regions.

    A key ingredient in the process is a hydrogel membrane "skin." The
    inspiration for this material comes from nature -- specifically tree
    frogs and air plants, which use a similar technique to transport water
    from ambient air into a liquid for internal storage.

    "We took that biological idea and tried to do it in our own way," he
    said. "There are so many cool things happening in nature -- you just
    have to look around, learn, and be inspired."

    Additionally, the research demonstrates that atmospheric water
    harvesting can be solar-powered. Thanks to the frequent sunlight
    experienced in places such as the Las Vegas Valley -- which averages 300
    sunny days a year sunlight can provide enough energy to reduce the
    theoretical and eventual cost for generating water."

    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122821.htm

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