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In what ways is this different from existing dehumidifiers? Form-factor and energy-efficiency I assume, but do they otherwise do the same thing?

Most dehumidifiers are basically an air conditioner. They cool down a coil and draw air over it to cause the water to condense out.

This sounds like some sort of nanotech approach that causes the water to condense without needing a temperature change. It may not even require any power, if you can accept a slow rate of water collection.

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