Sustainable solutions for water scarcity: a review of electrostatic fog harvesting technology

Dingchen Li; Chuan Li; Menghan Xiao; Ming Zhang; Jiawei Li; Zhiwen Yang; Qixiong Fu; Kexun Yu; Yong Yang; Yuan Pan; Yaping Du; Xiangen Zhao

doi:10.1038/s44172-025-00381-x

Sustainable solutions for water scarcity: a review of electrostatic fog harvesting technology

Dingchen Li
, Chuan Li
, Menghan Xiao
, Ming Zhang
, Jiawei Li
, Zhiwen Yang
, Qixiong Fu
, Kexun Yu
, Yong Yang
, Yuan Pan
, Yaping Du
, Xiangen Zhao

Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review

22 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Amid global climate change and population growth, traditional water acquisition methods face challenges. Electrostatic fog harvesting technology offers a novel solution for arid regions, leveraging space charges and electric fields to convert fog into usable water. This article explores the fundamental processes, structure, and enhancement methods of electrostatic fog collectors (EFC), focusing on recent research progress. We offer a prospective perspective on the future research of electrostatic fog harvesting technology, with the aim of facilitating the transition of this technology from scientific research to practical application.

Original language	English
Article number	34
Journal	Communications Engineering
Volume	4
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s44172-025-00381-x
Publication status	Published - Dec 2025

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 13 Climate Action

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Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
Energy (miscellaneous)

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