DryScreen: Dehumidification for carbon-conscious comfort in a warming world
Prof. Joanna Aizenberg
Title: Amy Smith Berylson Professor of Materials Science and Professor of Chemistry and Chemical
Biology at Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Affiliation: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences – Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering & Faculty of Arts and Sciences – Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Asst. Prof. Jonathan Grinham
Title: Assistant Professor of Architecture
Affiliation: Graduate School of Design
The DryScreen system developed by an interdisciplinary team from SEAS and GSD aims to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), which currently account for 40% of a building's energy use and 20% of global carbon emissions. This novel technology uses a vacuum pump and water-selective polymer membrane to remove moisture from incoming air, providing a healthy connection to the outside without using high global-warming-potential refrigerants. DryScreen has been field-tested with promising results and has the potential to become a competitive market-ready product. The researchers are seeking funding to further demonstrate scalability and commercial viability, and ultimately enter the $137B global AC equipment market.
Project Overview
Interested in this technology? We are currently seeking partners in academia and industry to collaborate on further developments.
