Advancements in Liquid Desiccant Technologies: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Systems, and Applications

Farah G. Fahad, Shurooq T. Al-Humairi (), Amged T. Al-Ezzi, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Abbas J. Sultan, Thaqal M. Alhuzaymi () and Thaar M. Aljuwaya
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Farah G. Fahad: Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology-Iraq, Baghdad 10066, Baghdad, Iraq
Shurooq T. Al-Humairi: Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology-Iraq, Baghdad 10066, Baghdad, Iraq
Amged T. Al-Ezzi: Electromechanical Engineering Department, University of Technology-Iraq, Baghdad 10066, Baghdad, Iraq
Hasan Sh. Majdi: Chemical Engineering Department, Al-Mustaqbal University, Hillah 51001, Babil, Iraq
Abbas J. Sultan: Chemical Engineering Department, University of Technology-Iraq, Baghdad 10066, Baghdad, Iraq
Thaqal M. Alhuzaymi: Nuclear Technologies Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
Thaar M. Aljuwaya: Nuclear Technologies Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 18, 1-23

Abstract: Desiccant agents (DAs) have drawn much interest from researchers and businesses because they offer a potential method for lowering environmental impact, increasing energy efficiency, and controlling humidity. As a result, they provide a greener option to conventional air conditioning systems. This review thoroughly analyzes current issues, obstacles, and future advancements in liquid desiccant agents (LDAs) for drying, air conditioning, and dehumidification applications. The importance of LDAs in lowering energy use and greenhouse gas emissions is highlighted, emphasizing their potential for environmentally friendly humidity control. The current review examines key parameters such as novel materials, enhancing desiccant qualities, integration with technologies, and long-term durability while examining recent developments in LDAs and investigating their applications in diverse industries. The main conclusions from the evaluated publications in this review are also highlighted, including developments in LDAs, new applications, and developing research fields. Overall, this review advances knowledge of LDAs and their potential to shift humidity control systems toward sustainability and energy efficiency.

Keywords: liquid desiccant; dehumidification; energy efficiency; hybrid systems; moisture removal (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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