desiccant

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Water-adsorption polymers have been playing a key part in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning, but desorption so that the polymers can be efficiently reused has been an issue.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

Their system converts air to water using atmospheric water generators that contain a liquid desiccant, which absorbs moisture from the air.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit advocacy group, questioned whether the recalls are the start of problems with the inflators that have the desiccant.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

To maximize efficiency, the heat pump can be run at night, when the power grid is least stressed, and the desiccant can then be stored for use in the hottest part of the day.

From Scientific American • Aug. 29, 2023

This may be directly effected by the use of an astringent or desiccant preparation, and such dressing serves as a mechanical protection as well.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor