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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP230100679
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Funded Activity Summary
Smart materials for atmospheric water management and water harvesting. Fresh water is a scarce resource in many parts of the globe but uncomfortably over-supplied in other regions. Dehumidifying machines, such as air conditioners, are extensively used in humid climates to enhance human comfort, but with great energy costs. Likewise, the production of potable water in remote dry regions is energy intensive. We propose novel hyper-absorbent desiccating polymers combined into sorption-powered engines inspired by nastic movements in plants to develop extremely efficient dehumidifiers and water harvesting machines. These polymer actuators can help address the auto-acceleration of climate change caused by the increasing use of air conditioners and provide cheap, clean water for remote communities.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2023
End Date: 12-2025
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $418,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Macromolecular materials | Materials engineering | Polymers and plastics | Functional materials
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
