Optimization of a Water Purification System Based on Manganese Oxide-Coated Activated Carbon by MnO2@AC Nano-Catalyst Formation for Water Decontamination Based on Sulfate Radical-Derived Degradation

n 2026, global water scarcity has been on the rise with regions such as Northern Africa
and India have been experiencing a critical water deficit. This paper seeks to provide a
feasible and sustainable solution to global water scarcity by developing a Hybrid AWG,
which combines the benefits of solar energy and micro wind turbine technology to
provide a constant 24h cycle of clean water production. This is achieved using a dualmode condensation architecture utilising compressor driven condensation technology
and active electrostatic precipitation mechanism to extract water from the air, followed
by a rigorous filtration and mineralization process. The results of our research have
revealed that in tropical regions such as India and dry regions such as Northern Africa,
the hybrid AWG is capable of producing a constant supply of drinking water that meets
World Health Organization and Bureau of Indian Standards IS 10500:2012 specifications,
thereby eliminating the need to rely on depleting groundwater resources.