A Novel Approach of Developing AgI Loaded Silica Aerogels for Possible Application as Cloud Seeding Material

Nadargi, Jyoti D.; Dateer, Ramesh B.; Kalubarme, Ramchandra S.; Truong, Nguyen Tam Nguyen; Pawar, S.H.

doi:10.1007/s12633-023-02454-y

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“…In areas with a lack of infrastructure, cloud seeding may increase the risk for the population due to potential extreme weather conditions, such as flooding, caused by the application of cloud technology [88]. Due to its disadvantages, novel approaches, such as AgI-loaded silica aerogels, and optimization models have been developing [89,90].…”

Section: Cloud-seeded Watermentioning

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The Importance of Nonconventional Water Resources under Water Scarcity

Angelakis,

Tchobanoglous,

Capodaglio

et al. 2024

Water

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According to FAO, water scarcity is now affecting all five continents and is expected to intensify in the coming years as the water demands of the growing population increase and the impacts of climate variability become more pronounced. The existing unevenness of water resource availability and insufficient investment in relevant infrastructure have forced the water sector to recognize the importance of nonconventional water resources (NWR) in planning for a sustainable water future. The purpose of this review is to highlight the available and potentially available NWR and to discuss the future application of these water sources.

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Section: Cloud-seeded Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

The Importance of Nonconventional Water Resources under Water Scarcity

Angelakis,

Tchobanoglous,

Capodaglio

et al. 2024

Water

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“…[33] Other silica composites were obtained through the sol-gel method from tetraethoxysilane, with silver iodide added during the sol-gel transition, leading to composites with partially encapsulated silver iodide particles. [34] In addition, He et al produced glass with silver nitrate from tetraethoxysilane, and the glass impregnated with potassium iodide resulted in silver iodidesoaked glass. [35] In another approach, silica aerogels were obtained using an in-situ synthesis in a solution and a supercritical drying process.…”

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In situ synthesis of AgI on the nanosilica surface for potential application as a cloud seeding material

Nosach,

Bodnar Yankovych,

Skwarek

et al. 2024

ChemPhysChem

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A series of nanosilica/AgI composites was synthesized by in situ reactions between silver nitrate and ammonium iodide deposited on the nanosilica surface using the gas‐phase solvate‐stimulated mechanosorption modification (GSSMSM) under both dry and wet conditions. The characterization of the synthesized materials was performed by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy‐Energy Dispersive X‐ray), thermogravimetric (TGA) and gas sorption methods. As a result of the mechanosorption modification of nanosilica, the bulk density of the samples synthesized in the dry and wet medium increases from 45 g/l for initial nanosilica to 249 g/l and 296 g/l for the modified samples, respectively. The specific surface area of the composites decreased in compared to the nanosilica precursor. The SEM data showed a denser aggregate structure of the nanocomposites compared to the initial nanosilica. The XRD, SEM/EDX and TEM/EDX data indicated the formation of AgI clusters. The AgI particle size was in the range of 6‐45 nm. The ice‐forming activity of the AgI‐containing samples was examined as well. The sample with a smaller size of silver iodide on the surface exhibited superior ice‐forming properties, and considering the quantity of utilized AgI, the prepared samples hold promise for application in this field.

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A Novel Approach of Developing AgI Loaded Silica Aerogels for Possible Application as Cloud Seeding Material

Cited by 2 publications

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The Importance of Nonconventional Water Resources under Water Scarcity

The Importance of Nonconventional Water Resources under Water Scarcity

In situ synthesis of AgI on the nanosilica surface for potential application as a cloud seeding material

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