Humidity buffering

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Humidity buffering refers to the ability of materials to moderate changes in relative humidity by absorbing and desorbing water vapour from surrounding air. This is also referred to as moisture buffering. [1]

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The phenomenon has long been exploited for preserving items from damage that could be caused by either excessively moist or dry conditions. [2]

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Recently, there has been an interest in the field of building science and architecture in using humidity buffering as a passive indoor climate control, thus reducing the need for air conditioning and ventilation. [4]

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References

  1. Kuok, Chi-Hong; Dianbudiyanto, Wahid; Liu, Shou-Heng (December 2022). "A simple method to valorize silica sludges into sustainable coatings for indoor humidity buffering". Sustainable Environment Research. 32 (1). doi: 10.1186/s42834-022-00120-3 . ISSN   2468-2039.
  2. 1 2 Yang, Hailiang; Peng, Zhiqin; Zhou, Yang; Zhao, Feng; Zhang, Jing; Cao, Xiaoye; Hu, Zhiwen (2011-02-01). "Preparation and performances of a novel intelligent humidity control composite material" . Energy and Buildings. 43 (2): 386–392. Bibcode:2011EneBu..43..386Y. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2010.10.001. ISSN   0378-7788.
  3. Novak, M. (2023). Evaluation of the Environmental Performance of Archival Boxes for Cellulose Acetate Storage. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
  4. Casey, S.P.; Hall, M.R.; Tsang, S.C.E.; Khan, M.A. (February 2013). "Energetic and hygrothermal analysis of a nano-structured material for rapid-response humidity buffering in closed environments" . Building and Environment. 60: 24–36. Bibcode:2013BuEnv..60...24C. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.11.007.