Advances in desiccant dehumidification : from fundamentals to applications This book systematically analyses state of the art technology and research related to desiccant dehumidification. It provides key insights into the current research direction and presents global research and development interests. It begins by offering a comprehensive review of conventional desiccants and their underlying engineering challenges. Fundamental material characteristic properties and factors critical to the desiccant synthesis are highlighted. The applicability of next generation advanced materials to address the challenges is documented and the advantages of desiccant coated heat exchangers are evaluated. Lastly the potential applications of desiccant dehumidifiers in various energy connected applications are discussed and case studies on industrial building cooling systems are provided. Specifically targeted at HVAC engineers thermal scientists energy engineering researchers and graduate level students in the field the technical content balances fundamental concepts and applications.