Extreme-Wettability Textured Materials for Water Collection from Aerosols

Abstract

Creation of methods for complete and cost-effective collection of water droplets from an aerosols arising as a by-product of the low-potential heat uptake from industrial equipment is one of the key tasks of rational use of water resources contributing to the improvement of the environment near large industrial enterprises. This paper shows how the application of materials with extreme wettability and a specific surface topography in spray separators can significantly increase the water collection efficiency.