International Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association
Balancing water quantity, quality and energy requirements

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new cooperation between the Arizona Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AzAWH) testbed at Arizona State University and WaHa! At AzAWH, our mission is to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative water vapor harvesting technologies. By joining forces with WaHa—a pioneer in atmospheric water generation—we are taking a major leap toward a more sustainable and water-secure future. We are proud to share that we have officially

Original Authors: Yanhua Guan, Dexi Tang, Xiaoting Yu, Haibo Liu, Peng Chen, Jingfeng Wang, Lin Dai, Wenshuai Chen, Chenyu Li, Chuanling Si Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.70889 Why scalability is the missing link in AWH Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is often presented as a promising solution for water scarcity because the atmosphere contains nearly 13,000 km³ of water vapor. However, many advanced AWH materials remain limited to laboratory-

Original Authors: Beibei Yang, Zhenrong Tan, Conghua Yi, Siyu Yang, Xueqing Qiu, Dafeng Zheng Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202514160 The hidden challenge in sorption-based AWH Sorption-based atmospheric water harvesting (SAWH) is increasingly recognized as one of the most promising technologies for freshwater production in arid and semi-arid regions. Unlike condensation-based systems, sorption-driven AWH can operate under low humidity conditio

Original Authors: Yaxuan Wang, Jiarui Zhang, Ting Xu, Xuan Wang, Meng Zhang, Junjie Qi, Han Zhang, Kun Liu, Liyu Zhu, Lin Dai, Chuanling Si Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.74928 The real challenge in AWH materials: performance vs portability Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) has emerged as a promising solution to global water scarcity, especially given that the atmosphere contains nearly 12,900 km³ of water vapor. However, despite rapid advances

Original Authors : Lucia Cattani, Paolo Cattani, Anna Magrini Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics14040310 Atmospheric water as an emerging freshwater source With global freshwater demand rising rapidly, atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is increasingly considered a promising complementary water supply. The atmosphere contains an estimated 13,000 km³ of water vapor , making it a vast but underutilized resource for water production . Historically, a

In this episode, Christoph Lohr (IAPMO) and Terry Burger discuss the importance of standards and certification in Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) and why they are essential for scaling this emerging technology. Click the link to watch the full episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fGeucKaBfA

Original Authors : Xiangyu Li, Bachir El Fil, Buxuan Li, Gustav Graeber, Adela C. Li, Yang Zhong, Mohammed Alshrah, Chad T. Wilson, and Emily Lin Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenergylett.4c01061 Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is increasingly viewed as a promising pathway to address water scarcity, particularly in arid and inland regions where conventional solutions such as desalination or fog harvesting are either infeasible or inefficient. S

Original Authors : Jiawei Liang, Deqi Fan, Chengkun Cai, Ziyi Su, and Yi Lu Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202518960 1. How Smart Materials Can Solve Freshwater Scarcity Freshwater scarcity is rapidly becoming one of the most serious global challenges. By the middle of this century, a large portion of the world’s population is expected to live in water-stressed regions. Conventional solutions such as desalination and wastewater recycling are eff

AzAWH testbed welcomes the newly announced collaboration between WAVR Technologies and AzAWH (a part of the Global Center for Water Technology GCWT) at Arizona State University (ASU) to independently evaluate atmospheric water harvesting systems under real-world desert conditions in Phoenix, Arizona. Atmospheric water harvesting has long been recognized as a promising solution for addressing water scarcity. However, its widespread adoption depends on independent, transparent,

Original Authors : Hafiz Muhammad Umar Raza, Muhammad Sultan, Muhammad Aleem, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Muhammad Ahmad Jamil, Takahiko Miyazaki, Uzair Sajjad, Muhammad Farooq, Zhaoli Zhang Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2025.110321 Greenhouse farming is increasingly positioned as a practical response to climate volatility and the growing need for year-round food production. Yet the same controlled environment that protects crops al

Are you passionate about Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) or thinking of launching a startup in this space ? This conversation is for you 👇 🎙️ In the latest episode of “Moments with Atmospheric Vapor” , I sit down with Adam Gushgari , Portfolio Manager for Water Research and Innovation , to explore: 🔹 The future of the AWH market 🔹 Innovation trends shaping water-tech startups 🔹 Challenges and opportunities in scaling AWH solutions 🔹 How research, industry, and entre

The recorded session of “The 2nd Advancement in Atmospheric Water Harvesting Webinar– Shaping the Future of Water Sustainability Across the Middle East, Africa, UK, and Europe” is now live on the IAWHA YouTube Channel. ▶️ Watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66KjlL0-fEA&list=PLEITvtM1GzcK8UF78LmR0eQgmxb7z2idP&index=2 🎙️ Keynote Speakers Included: 🏛️ Regents’ Professor Paul Westerhoff (Arizona State University, U.S.), 🔬 Dr. Lucia Cattani (SEAS-SA, Swit

Original Authors : Xingbang Zhao, Han Fu, Amin Mojiri, Paul Westerhoff, and Lenore L. Dai Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202507990 Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) is rapidly gaining prominence as a decentralized and climate-resilient freshwater solution, particularly for arid regions where conventional water sources are declining. While sorption-based systems have historically relied on materials such as zeolites, silica gels, and metal–organ

Theme: Shaping the Future of Water Sustainability Across the Middle East, Africa, UK, and Europe 🗓 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 📍 Online via Microsoft Teams 🔗 Register https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a2db1cea-7ee2-4bac-bae6-a8f4a2f4e2ed@41f88ecb-ca63-404d-97dd-ab0a169fd138 ✅ Free for Atmospheric Water Harvesting Association Members ✅ Association membership is also free https://www.iawha.org/iawha-membership 🎤 Keynote & Invited Speakers: Professor Paul Weste

Original Authors: Amr Elbrashy, Kambiz Vafai, Abdullah Elshennawy, Manar Ayman, Ahmed Elgebaly, Maher Rashad Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-025-04203-9 This pioneering study explores a sustainable and underutilized water source: condensate water produced by air conditioners (ACs) . Conducted at Horus University in New Damietta, Egypt, the research examines how 113 AC units across 3000 m² of campus infrastructure can generate thousands of li

💧Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an exciting global event shaping the future of sustainable water innovation! 🕕 Time: ⏰ 5:30 AM Arizona ⏰ 7:30 AM Washington DC ⏰ 12:30 PM UK ⏰ 3:30 PM Saudi Arabia 💧 Free registration for all IAWHA.org members — and becoming a member is also free!🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a2db1cea-7ee2-4bac-bae6-a8f4a2f4e2ed@41f88ecb-ca63-404d-97dd-ab0a169fd138 💌 For questions, contact amojiri@asu.edu

Original Authors : Ahmed A. Hassan, Mohammed Ezzeddine, Mohamed G.M.Kordy , Mohamed M.Awad Original paper is accessible at:...

In this session, we had the privilege of hosting Mark Molinaro, CEO of SkySpigot , to explore the future of Atmospheric Water Harvesting...

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Third International Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AWH) Summit taking place at Arizona State...

Original Authors : Muhammad Anique Azam, Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Haider Ali Original paper is accessible at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129660 Introduction Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising materials for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) due to their high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and selective adsorption capabilities. However, the performance of MOF-based atmospheric water generators (AWGs) has often been reported without a unified