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      Metal-organic framework (MOF) as a novel humidity control material for autonomous indoor moisture management

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      1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2021 (ICMB21)
      28-29 June 2021
      MOFs, precise humidity control material, indoor relative humidity, building energy saving
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            Abstract

            ASHRAE recommends that the appropriate indoor relative humidity range for a healthy and comfortable indoor environment is between 40% and 65% RH. In order to meet the requirement, the vapour-compression air-conditioning system is the most commonly used method for dehumidification. However, this approach is energy-consuming. In this paper, a novel precise humidity control material (PHCM) based on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) is synthesized. This material has an S-shape isotherm, high porosity, and very high water vapor uptake of 1.62 g/g at 80% RH. MOF-PHCM can autonomously control indoor relative humidity within the desired comfort range at room temperature. Hygrothermal properties of the new material are measured. Numerical simulations have been carried out to study the effect of MOF-PHCM on indoor hygrothermal conditions and building energy consumption in different climates. The results show that MOF-PHCM can effectively control indoor relative humidity fluctuations and reduce building energy consumption in most climates without any additional energy input.

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            13 May 2021
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            [1 ] Department of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
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            10.14293/ICMB210052
            3e2e1d10-165f-46b7-badd-b94887375bf0
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            1st International Conference on Moisture in Buildings 2021
            ICMB21
            Online
            28-29 June 2021
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