An Overview of Developments In Silica Gel Matrix Composite Sorbents for Adsorption Chillers with Desalination Function

• Published in: Energies (Basel) Vol. 16; no. 15; p. 5808
• Main Authors: Sowa, Marcin, Sztekler, Karol, Mlonka-Mędrala, Agata, Mika, Łukasz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Adsorbents; Adsorption; adsorption cooling; Aquatic resources; Chlorofluorocarbons; Composite materials; composite sorbents; Cooling; Desalination; Electricity; Emissions; Energy consumption; Greenhouse gases; Heat; Industrial plant emissions; inorganic salts; Saline water conversion; Silica; silica gel; Temperature

Adsorption cooling technology is a promising alternative to replace conventional solutions. However, adsorption chillers still need to be improved in terms of performance parameters. One of the most important factors affecting their efficiency is the characteristics of the adsorbent, which should ha...