Abstract
The growing demand for cooling and freshwater is intensifying climate change and water scarcity, especially in remote and island regions. Solar-powered adsorption refrigeration and desalination systems offer low-carbon, environmentally friendly substitutesthat assist in meetingSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. This study investigates key performance concerns in ARS and ADS systems and examines how these have been addressed in academicliterature. This study investigates key performance concerns in ARS and ADS systems and highlights findings from existing scholarly research.A systematic review was conducted using the Web of Science and Scopus databases, following the PRISMA protocol, with 12 studies meeting the eligibility criteria. The results show that the choice of an appropriate adsorbent working pair is crucial since ithas a direct impact on the two main measures of system efficiency, Specific Cooling Power (SCP) and Specific Daily Water Production (SDWP).The study also identifies current constraints that limit commercial scalability. Furthermore, optimization strategies across various system designs are discussed to improve integration and reliability. Overall, the review provides valuable insights to guide the deployment of adsorption refrigeration and desalination in island and off-grid communities, supporting climate adaptation and sustainable development efforts.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Future Energy and Environment Letters |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2025 |
Keywords
- ADS
- ARS
- PRISMA
- sustainable water and energy solutions
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