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ReviewWater science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research2025

Comprehensive review on fog collectors for drinking water supply in remote areas.

Sowmik Das Sowmya, Mahmudul Hasan, Nazmun Nahar

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Review in Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Sowmik Das SowmyaInstitute of Water and Flood Management, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7575-9263
Mahmudul HasanBaltimore City Department of Public Works, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Nazmun NaharDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh E-mail: nazmun.nahar@northsouth.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5394-2673

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fog water harvesting has emerged as a promising and cost-effective solution to address water scarcity, particularly in remote and arid regions where conventional water supply systems are often unfeasible. This review highlights the potential of fog collectors for providing drinking water, with a focus on successful large fog collector projects worldwide. Despite their potential, sustainability challenges persist due to maintenance issues influenced by environmental conditions and social factors. Recent advancements in fog collection technologies are primarily achieved through the use of nanotechnology and structural improvements, aiming to develop efficient and low-cost fog collectors adaptable to diverse conditions. This paper critically examines the conceptual designs, experimental innovations, and operational performances of fog harvesting systems, specifically for drinking water supply in remote areas. By reviewing global successes and failures, it identifies key challenges and offers insights to enhance future research and practical applications, contributing to sustainable water resource management in regions with limited water access.

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Conservation of Water ResourcesDrinking WaterSteamWeatherWater SupplyDrinking WaterSteamfog water harvestinglarge fog collectorsnanotechnologywater scarcity

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PMID40879346

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