A novel approach for assessing fog collection efficiency using hydrophobic surfaces

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F46747885%3A24210%2F25%3A00013668" target="_blank" >RIV/46747885:24210/25:00013668 - isvavai.cz</a>

Alternative codes found

RIV/46747885:24410/25:00013668 RIV/46747885:24620/25:00013668

Result on the web

<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960077925006381?pes=vor&utm_source=scopus&getft_integrator=scopus" target="_blank" >https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960077925006381?pes=vor&utm_source=scopus&getft_integrator=scopus</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2025.116625" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.chaos.2025.116625</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

A novel approach for assessing fog collection efficiency using hydrophobic surfaces

Original language description

Fog harvesting is an emerging technology for harnessing atmospheric moisture, particularly in arid regions facing water scarcity. This study presents the development and validation of a novel measurement system designed to accurately quantify fog water collection efficiency using textile-based fog collection elements (FCEs). A specialized evaluation setup was designed to improve the precision and reproducibility of water capture measurements under controlled fog simulation conditions. The system enables real-time measurement of water accumulation on various fibrous collectors, including hydrophobic polyester monofilaments, multifilaments, and spun yarns, allowing for comparative performance assessments. The proposed measurement approach addresses limitations in existing techniques by minimizing droplet loss, ensuring consistent air-fog flow conditions, and enhancing data acquisition reliability. Results demonstrated that hydrophobic surfaces facilitated improved water collection efficiency compared to untreated polyester. Additionally, spun yarns with surface hairiness exhibited enhanced droplet capture capacity compared to smooth monofilaments and multifilaments, owing to increased active collection sites. The study highlights the significance of accurate measurement methods in fog harvesting research and provides a validated system adaptable for evaluating diverse materials and configurations. This measurement approach can serve as a standard framework for optimizing fog harvesting technologies and supporting the development of water collection solutions in resource-scarce regions.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10300 - Physical sciences

Project

<a href="/en/project/EF16_025%2F0007293" target="_blank" >EF16_025/0007293: Modular platform for autonomous chassis of specialized electric vehicles for freight and equipment transportation</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Chaos, Solitons and Fractals>

ISSN

0960-0779

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

198

Issue of the periodical within the volume

SEP

Country of publishing house

GB - UNITED KINGDOM

Number of pages

12

Pages from-to

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UT code for WoS article

001499516800001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105005583680