Promethean Featured in Engineering & Technology Article on Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Promethean Particles has been featured in a recent Engineering & Technology (E&T) article exploring how emerging atmospheric water harvesting technologies could help address the growing challenge of global water scarcity.
The article examines the potential of harvesting water directly from the atmosphere as a decentralised and sustainable approach to increasing access to clean water. As climate change, population growth and industrial demand continue to place increasing pressure on traditional water resources, innovative technologies capable of unlocking new sources of freshwater are attracting growing attention.
Among the technologies highlighted are metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), advanced porous materials that can efficiently capture water from the air across a wide range of environmental conditions while requiring minimal energy input. The article recognises the growing commercial potential of MOF-enabled atmospheric water harvesting systems and references Promethean Particles’ role in helping to make these materials available at industrial scale.
Atmospheric water harvesting represents a compelling opportunity to complement existing water infrastructure, particularly in regions where water scarcity, drought or limited access to clean water present significant challenges. By enabling the efficient capture and release of water from the atmosphere, MOFs could play an important role in the development of next-generation water technologies capable of operating in decentralised and off-grid environments.
James Stephenson, CEO of Promethean Particles, commented:
“The ability to harvest water directly from the atmosphere has the potential to transform access to clean water in many parts of the world. While the concept has existed for some time, advances in materials science are now bringing new levels of performance and practicality to these systems. We are seeing growing recognition of the role that MOFs can play in enabling more efficient atmospheric water harvesting, and we are proud that Promethean’s manufacturing innovations are helping to make these materials available at industrial scale. It is an exciting example of how advanced materials can contribute to solving some of the most important sustainability challenges facing society today.”
Promethean continues to work with partners across industry and academia to accelerate the commercial adoption of MOFs in a range of applications, from carbon capture and biogas upgrading to atmospheric water harvesting and other emerging clean technology opportunities.
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New water harvesting technology from air could be a solution to global water scarcity
