Precise humidity control materials for autonomous regulation of indoor moisture

• Published in: Building and environment Vol. 169; p. 106581
• Main Authors: Qin, Menghao, Hou, Pumin, Wu, Zhimin, Wang, Juntao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Air quality; Aridity; Building energy saving; Built environment; Computer simulation; Dehumidification; Deserts; Desiccants; Electricity consumption; Energy consumption; Humid climates; Humidification; Humidity; Humidity control; Indoor air pollution; Indoor air quality; Indoor environments; Indoor relative humidity; Metal-organic frameworks; MOFs; Moisture control; Porosity; Precise humidity control material; Relative humidity; Room temperature; Silica; Silica gel; Silicon dioxide; Thermal comfort; Urban environments; Ventilation; Water vapor; Zeolites; Precise humidity control material; MOFs; Building energy saving; Indoor relative humidity

Indoor relative humidity is an important parameter to determine indoor air quality, occupants’ thermal comfort and building energy consumption. As recommended by ASHRAE, the appropriate indoor relative humidity range for a healthy and comfortable indoor environment is between 40% and 65% RH. In orde...