Defensive Technical Publication: Atmospheric Water Harvesting through Electrodynamic Physisorption and Vibration-Induced Desorption – ALLFROMAIR®.
Abstract
Core foundation refined and expanded through Addenda 1–5, incorporating advanced physical and mathematical optimizations. Development History & Technical Scope Building on independent research and development initiated by the author in 2016–2017, this publication details a pioneering methodology for the direct extraction of liquid-phase water from atmospheric vapor. Unlike conventional systems that rely on liquid aerosols (fog) or energy-intensive sensible cooling, this technology operates directly on molecular water vapor in the gas phase. Core Innovation: Molecular Dielectrophoresis The system utilizes a non-uniform electric field gradient \nabla |E|^2 to attract neutral but dipolar water molecules via dielectrophoresis (DEP). By integrating electrostatic free energy into the thermodynamic potential, the Modified Kelvin-Thomson (MKT) mechanism induces physisorption and condensation on specialized micro-wires even in sub-saturated environments. Kinetic Desorption & Efficiency A critical breakthrough is the elimination of thermal energy for desorption. The system employs mechanical vibration at the harmonic Rayleigh resonance frequency of the droplets to overcome surface tension and contact angle hysteresis. Quantitative modeling for Motala, Sweden, indicates theoretical yields of up to 112 liters per square meter per day. Commercial & Partnership Notice This work is published to establish prior art and ensure ”freedom to operate.” * Call for Prototypes: The author is an independent innovator currently seeking academic or industrial partners with the resources to develop and test functional prototypes. * Licensing: While technical principles are shared under CC BY-SA 4.0, any commercial implementation intended to bypass the ”ShareAlike” public disclosure requirement, or any commercial use of the ALLFROMAIR® trademark, requires a separate private license agreement. Contact: vesa.olavi.lius@allfromair.com
Fields of Study & Subjects
Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Adsorption and Cooling Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN