Extraction of Water from the Atmosphere in Arid Areas by Employing Composites “A Salt Inside a Porous Matrix”
Научная публикация
This communication is addressed to sorptive extraction of water from the atmosphere in arid areas. The method includes (a) sorption of water vapour in an adsorber in the night-time when the air relative humidity is comparatively high, and (b) desorption of the stored water and its subsequent collection in a condenser in the day-time. New materials adapted to this process are highly welcome. Composites “a salt inside a porous matrix” (CSPMs) have enhanced water sorption capacity and their properties may be intently varied in a wide range. In this communication, we make a preliminary analysis of CSPMs application for extraction of water from the atmosphere. Firstly, a general scheme of the water extraction is described. Then, we form a mental representation of an ideal solid sorbent that is optimal for the extraction of water from the atmosphere. Finally, we discuss how to design a real CSPM with properties meeting the formulated requirements, what are roles of the salt and the matrix, etc.