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
Using sunlight or renewable electricity they heat the desiccant to 65C which releases the moisture, which can then be condensed into drinking water.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
“These restrictions include a prohibition of pre-harvest use as a desiccant and the need for certain measures to protect non-target organisms,” it said in a statement.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
This process can require some additional energy because the desiccant needs to be “recharged” using heat.
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
