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Grant Award for Innovative Industrial Water Recovery Project
August 25, 2024
Paul Westerhoff and his team were awarded a grant in the first quarter of 2024 from the Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant supports their project titled "Demonstration of Desiccant and Dew-Point Condensation Process Integration for Industrial Cooling Water Recovery." This project focuses on integrating innovative water recovery technologies using desiccant and dew-point condensation to enhance industrial cooling systems. The total funding for this ten-month project is $157,000, aiming to make significant strides in sustainable water practices for industrial use.
Atmospheric Water Harvesting Webinar
June 10, 2024
The webinar titled "Advancements in Atmospheric Water Harvesting: Regional Innovations and Perspectives from China" took place on June 8, drawing an impressive audience of over 11,000 participants. In collaboration with Professor Peng Wang from Sun Yat-sen University, this event featured presentations from more than 10 renowned scientists from China and Singapore. These experts showcased their latest achievements in atmospheric water harvesting, highlighting cutting-edge innovations and regional applications that are driving the field forward. The webinar served as a significant platform for sharing knowledge and fostering international collaboration in this rapidly evolving sector.
First International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Summit
February 25, 2024
Arizona State University hosted the First International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Summit on February 8-9, 2024, with over 200 participants. Representatives from key authorities such as the U.S. Army and the Nevada Water Authority were in attendance, alongside global experts from various sectors. The summit focused on addressing critical issues in atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including production rates, energy efficiency, climatic impacts, and scalability for large operations.
The event aimed to foster collaboration and innovation, highlighting cutting-edge research and technologies that are driving the future of AWH to meet humanitarian, industrial, and domestic water needs.