Solar container outdoor power with atmospheric function

How does a solar absorber work?

During its operation, the room-temperature region captures atmospheric water and stores it in a container. When the system receives sunlight, the solar absorber converts the light into heat and generates concentrated vapor in the high-temperature region. The released vapor condenses on the chamber wall, producing freshwater.

Can solar energy extract moisture from air for drinking & irrigation?

This passive SAWE system, harnessing solar energy to continuously extract moisture from air for drinking and irrigation, offers a promising solution to address the intertwined challenges of energy, water, and food supply, particularly for remote and water-scarce regions.

How is the microstructure of a solar absorber characterized?

The microstructure was characterized by SEM (Teneo VS, FEI). The light absorption spectrum of the solar absorber was measured by UV/Vis/NIR spectrometer (Lambda 950, PerkinElmer). The water capture and release isotherms of saturated LiCl solution were evaluated by a dynamic vapor sorption analyzer (IGAsorp, Hiden Isochema).

What is solar-driven atmospheric water extraction?

Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative Solar-driven atmospheric water extraction (SAWE) is a sustainable technology for decentralized freshwater supply. However, most SAWE systems produce water intermittently due to the cyclic nature, with adoption hindered by complex design requirements or periodic manual operations.