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Novel MOF-based autonomous humidity control materials for energy-efficient indoor moisture regulation
The concept of autonomous humidity control material (AHCM) is inspired by phase change material. AHCM is a new type of functional sorbent material. It can adsorb/release sufficient water vapor at the target relative humidity level and autonomously maintain the indoor relative humidity at a set value/range without external intervention, which cannot be achieved by conventional sorbents (e.g., zeolite, silica gel, etc.). In this study, a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) based AHCM is prepared, and its application for energy-efficient indoor moisture control has been investigated. The new MOF-AHCM has an S-shaped water vapor isotherm, large porosity, and high moisture adsorption capacity. The trigger points for adsorption and desorption occur at 60% and 40% RH, respectively. It means MOF-AHCM can autonomously regulate the indoor relative humidity to fall within 40%-60% RH, which fits the thermal comfort range recommended by ASHRAE well. The physicochemical and hygrothermal characteristics of the synthesized MOF-ACHM have been assessed. Full-scale chamber tests were carried out to verify the humidity control ability of the new material. The experimental results show that MOF-AHCM can significantly mitigate indoor humidity fluctuation and regulate the humidity level within the target range autonomously. Furthermore, numerical simulation has been performed to investigate the impact of MOF-AHCM on building energy consumption in different moisture regions globally, namely, arid, semiarid, dry, moist, and wet areas. The results reveal that MOF-AHCM has an excellent humidity control capacity and can reduce the latent cooling demand of HVAC systems in most climates, especially in arid, semiarid, dry, and moist areas.
Novel MOF-based autonomous humidity control materials for energy-efficient indoor moisture regulation
The concept of autonomous humidity control material (AHCM) is inspired by phase change material. AHCM is a new type of functional sorbent material. It can adsorb/release sufficient water vapor at the target relative humidity level and autonomously maintain the indoor relative humidity at a set value/range without external intervention, which cannot be achieved by conventional sorbents (e.g., zeolite, silica gel, etc.). In this study, a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) based AHCM is prepared, and its application for energy-efficient indoor moisture control has been investigated. The new MOF-AHCM has an S-shaped water vapor isotherm, large porosity, and high moisture adsorption capacity. The trigger points for adsorption and desorption occur at 60% and 40% RH, respectively. It means MOF-AHCM can autonomously regulate the indoor relative humidity to fall within 40%-60% RH, which fits the thermal comfort range recommended by ASHRAE well. The physicochemical and hygrothermal characteristics of the synthesized MOF-ACHM have been assessed. Full-scale chamber tests were carried out to verify the humidity control ability of the new material. The experimental results show that MOF-AHCM can significantly mitigate indoor humidity fluctuation and regulate the humidity level within the target range autonomously. Furthermore, numerical simulation has been performed to investigate the impact of MOF-AHCM on building energy consumption in different moisture regions globally, namely, arid, semiarid, dry, moist, and wet areas. The results reveal that MOF-AHCM has an excellent humidity control capacity and can reduce the latent cooling demand of HVAC systems in most climates, especially in arid, semiarid, dry, and moist areas.
Novel MOF-based autonomous humidity control materials for energy-efficient indoor moisture regulation
Qin, Menghao (Autor:in) / Rasmussen, Oliver S. (Autor:in) / Chen, Jun (Autor:in) / Wadsö, Lars (Autor:in)
01.01.2024
Qin , M , Rasmussen , O S , Chen , J & Wadsö , L 2024 , ' Novel MOF-based autonomous humidity control materials for energy-efficient indoor moisture regulation ' , Building and Environment , vol. 261 , 111757 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111757
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DDC:
690
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