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Innovative Approaches to Solar Desalination: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Research

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  • Ahmed E. Abu El-Maaty

    (Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt)

  • Mohamed M. Awad

    (Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt)

  • Gamal I. Sultan

    (Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt)

  • Ahmed M. Hamed

    (Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt)

Abstract

Solar desalination systems are a promising solution to the water scarcity problem since the majority of the earth’s water resources are salty. With the increasing focus on desalination research, many innovative methods are being developed to extract salts from saline water. Energy consumption is a significant concern in desalination, and renewable energy, particularly solar energy, is considered a viable alternative to fossil fuel energy. In this review, we will focus on direct and indirect solar desalination methods, specifically traditional direct solar desalination methods such as solar still and humidification dehumidification (HDH) desalination systems. We will also briefly discuss a recent advancement in the desalination method known as the fogging process, which is a development of the HDH desalination system.

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  • Ahmed E. Abu El-Maaty & Mohamed M. Awad & Gamal I. Sultan & Ahmed M. Hamed, 2023. "Innovative Approaches to Solar Desalination: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Research," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-31, May.
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