Surface engineering and nanomaterials for sustainable indirect evaporative cooling systems
Abstract
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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
Adsorption and Cooling Systems
Membrane Separation Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Thermal Science and Engineering
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 22 January 2026
- Language
- EN