Surface engineering and nanomaterials for sustainable indirect evaporative cooling systems
The rising demand for energy-efficient cooling has driven advancements in Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) systems. This review explores nanomaterials and surface enhancements to improve thermal efficiency, corrosion resistance, and anti-fouling properties. Nanomaterials can boost COP by 16–43% and enable up to 36.1% energy savings. However, scalability and stability challenges remain. Emerging trends like MOFs and additive manufacturing offer promising solutions, guiding future research toward large-scale, sustainable IEC applications.
Authors
- Emad Tandis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3352-0171)
- Talha Bin Nadeem
- Muhammad Imran
- Adeel Arshad
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aston Publications Explorer (Aston University)
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- Primary Topic
- Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
- Type
- article
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