Specialists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a technology that makes it possible to collect drinking water from the atmosphere. This was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The development is based on three processes: condensation, liquid absorption by an absorbent or adsorbent, and a heat pump. Experts explained that the main challenge of extracting atmospheric water lies in adapting to complex and variable climatic conditions. The technology makes it possible to operate in different environments: at high temperature and humidity, at low temperature and humidity, as well as at high temperature and low humidity.

In particular, scientists have created an autonomous outdoor drinking water production station powered by solar energy. The device, the size of a bus stop, can produce up to 50 litres of drinking water per day, operating at temperatures from 15 to 40 degrees Celsius and air humidity from 35 to 99 per cent.

Another innovative development is a platform with a daily output of up to 1.6 thousand litres, which can reliably supply water to island hotels and small settlements, as well as in cases of disaster relief.

The solutions developed by Chinese scientists will help residents of arid regions. According to the research team, these innovations will make China a leader in the field of atmospheric water extraction.

According to forecasts, the global atmospheric water collector market will reach US$420 million by 2031.

It is worth noting that other BRICS countries are also exploring ways to obtain water from air. As previously reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS, India is preparing to launch the production of bottled water obtained from atmospheric moisture. It is also planned to purify it using a multi-stage filtration and mineralisation system. Production aimed at retail consumers is expected to be established in the city of Pune.

African Times published this article in partnership with International Media Network TV BRICS