Adsorption heat conversion and storage in closed systems: What have we learned over the past decade of this century?

The phenomenon of adsorption known since ancient times is now widely used to convert low-temperature heat. This short review addresses recent results and current tendencies in adsorption heat conversion/storage in closed systems, which are the most important according to the author's opinion. The survey is based on literature data, reported mainly in the second decade of this century, and concerns the development of new adsorbents and cycles, improvement of adsorption dynamics, and some other topical issues. The paper aims at highlighting the current progress, research trends and existing gaps of the technology involved. (C) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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This review article addresses recent results and current trends in adsorption heat conversion/storage in closed systems. It focuses on the development of new adsorbents and cycles, improvement of adsorption dynamics, and other topical issues, aiming to highlight the current progress, research trends, and existing gaps in the technology involved.