The silica gel–water adsorption refrigeration has attracted much attention especially in the last two decades, due to its environmentally friendly refrigeration that can be powered by low grade heat source. In this paper, we reviewed the research about silica gel–water adsorption technology,...

As one of environmentally friendly refrigeration methods, solid adsorption refrigeration has tracked much interest over the world. Silica gel is popularly used in adsorption refrigeration systems as the adsorbent. Like a compressor in a compression refrigeration system, the adsorbent is vital to...