Role of agricultural waste: alternative materials for evaporative cooling pad
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The use of evaporative cooling systems in greenhouse cultivation is a promising option for addressing agricultural challenges in the face of global warming. However, a notable issue is the high cost of cooling pads, making this technology The use of evaporative cooling systems in greenhouse cultivation is a promising option for addressing agricultural challenges in the face of global warming. However, a notable issue is the high cost of cooling pads, making this technology inaccessible to small-scale farmers. This article aims to compile, analyze, and summarize the evolution, principles, and production methods of utilizing agricultural waste materials as evaporative cooling pads. It also compares the efficiency of using agricultural waste materials as cooling pads, highlighting their potential to reduce temperatures by 3 to 8 degrees Celsius. In comparison, conventional paper-based panels typically achieve a reduction of approximately 5 degrees Celsius. The efficiency of using agricultural waste materials for evaporative cooling depends on various factors, including the internal structure of the material, the pore size and pore volume, water absorption and evaporation capabilities, moisture retention capacity, and resistance to clogging. Additionally, the sustainability of these materials relies on their ability to minimize accumulated debris and their cost-effectiveness, enabling widespread adoption among small-scale farmers. In conclusion, this research synthesizes findings from studies that utilize efficient agricultural waste materials for sustainable evaporative cooling. The development of low-cost materials holds the key to ensuring that small-scale farmers can access and benefit from this technology, ultimately contributing to the establishment of sustainable and cost-effective agricultural practices in the future for small-scale farmers. This article aims to compile, analyze, and summarize the evolution, principles, and production methods of utilizing agricultural waste materials as evaporative cooling pads. It also compares the efficiency of using agricultural waste materials as cooling pads, highlighting their potential to reduce temperatures by 3 to 8 degrees Celsius. In comparison, conventional paper-based panels typically achieve a reduction of approximately 5 degrees Celsius. The efficiency of using agricultural waste materials for evaporative cooling depends on various factors, including the internal structure of the material, the pore size and pore volume, water absorption and evaporation capabilities, moisture retention capacity, and resistance to clogging. Additionally, the sustainability of these materials relies on their ability to minimize accumulated debris and their cost-effectiveness, enabling widespread adoption among small-scale farmers. In conclusion, this research synthesizes findings from studies that utilize efficient agricultural waste materials for sustainable evaporative cooling. The development of low-cost materials holds the key to ensuring that small-scale farmers can access and benefit from this technology, ultimately contributing to the establishment of sustainable and cost-effective agricultural practices in the future.
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