Related references
Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Article
Thermodynamics
Ying Xu et al.
Summary: Recently, solar-driven interfacial distillation has become an effective technology for water treatment. However, the combination of interfacial evaporators and solar stills has not been well studied, and the phenomena during evaporation are still unknown. This study designed an interfacial evaporator with a conical solar still to enhance water collection and revealed the physical changes during solar irradiation.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhouli Yang et al.
Summary: A solar evaporator based on graphite-N doped biochar derived from biomass waste has been developed for simultaneous desalination and VOCs degradation, with high efficiency and low carbon footprint. It can address water scarcity and waste mismanagement issues.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinmei He et al.
Summary: In this paper, a simple two-step strategy using corn cob as the base for interfacial solar evaporators is proposed for efficient solar evaporation and seawater desalination. The proposed evaporator utilizes the three-dimensional interconnected fiber network structure to enhance solar energy collection, water supply, and vapor escape at the evaporation interface. The evaporator achieved an evaporation rate of 1.68 kg.m-2.h-1 and a photothermal conversion efficiency of 99.32% under a solar irradiation intensity of 1 kW.m-2. The proposed scheme showed excellent salt-rejecting and anti-corrosion performance, making it a promising candidate for biomass-based interfacial solar evaporators in practical applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Changkang Du et al.
Summary: Solar evaporation technology, which is free of fossil fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission, has attracted significant research interest in recent years. Although many systems have achieved high evaporation efficiency, the upper limit of this efficiency is not bounded by 100%. In this article, the thermodynamic limit of solar evaporation efficiency is analyzed, and the challenges and potential improvements for heat-localized solar evaporation and their hybrid systems are discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Baohua Yuan et al.
Summary: Recent developments in integrating photocatalysis into solar-driven interfacial water evaporation have led to the proposal of beta-In2S3 nanosheets decorated 2H phase MoS2 nanosheet arrays (MSIS) for synchronous solar-driven water evaporation and photodegradation of organic pollutants. The modification of hydrophobic 2H phase MoS2 with In2S3 improved the surface wettability and the narrow bandgaps of both MoS2 and In2S3 ensured high solar absorptance. The formation of heterojunction interfaces between MoS2 and In2S3 enhanced the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Sultan Irshad et al.
Summary: This study reports a highly efficient solar evaporator with improved evaporation rate and resistance to salt accumulation. The system is achieved by depositing Fe3O4@PPy nanospheres on a self-floating cellulose evaporator and optimizing the positive charge density of R-NH+ groups. It also demonstrates the capability to generate electricity from solar energy.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
R. Fillet et al.
Summary: In this study, 3D-printed geometries filled with activated carbon were used as solar evaporators to enhance water transport and photothermal conversion. The effect of low convection airflow, concave surface evaporation, light reflection, and natural convection on the evaporation performance was investigated. It was found that surface-to-surface radiation had a limited impact on the evaporation rate, which depend linearly on the evaporation area. The results showed that concavity in the structure should be avoided as it leads to moisture-saturated air, and the 3D structure should be as open as possible to allow the unsaturated air to escape.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiyuan Zhu et al.
Summary: In this study, a volcanic-shaped 3D solar evaporator was fabricated using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology, showing excellent water supply capacity and light utilization. By adjusting the high/diameter (H/D) ratio, the evaporation performance can be further improved. Under simulated sunlight irradiation, the optimized system achieved ultrafast interfacial water evaporation and efficient energy harvesting. It also showed great potential in the treatment of acid solution and long-time seawater desalination.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Jiang et al.
Summary: We report an affordable plasmonic evaporation system using encapsulated semimetal Bi nanoparticles and carbon felt. The system shows robust performance in solar steam generation with high evaporation rate and efficiency. This system benefits freshwater production and wastewater purification.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaopeng Huang et al.
Summary: Silicone nanoparticles were deposited onto melamine sponge and modified with polypyrrole and Au nanoparticles to fabricate highly saltresistant solar evaporators for stable long-term desalination and water harvesting. These solar evaporators have a superhydrophilic hull for water transport and solar desalination, and a superhydrophobic nucleus for reducing heat loss. They achieved spontaneous rapid salt exchange and reduction in salt concentration gradient due to ultrafast water transport and replenishment in the superhydrophilic hull with a hierachical micro-/nanostructure, effectively preventing salt deposition during interfacial solar-driven evaporation (ISE). These solar evaporators demonstrated long-term stable evaporation performance and the ability to collect fresh water without any salt precipitation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang et al.
Summary: This study presents a strategy for synthesizing a micro-nano hierarchical tower structure solar absorbent (Mn 0.6 Ni 1.4 Co 2 O y ) with low forbidden band (1.56 eV) and high absorption (97.88%). This material shows great potential in solar-thermal energy conversion by creating a trapping effect.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhengguang Liu et al.
Summary: It is widely recognized that climate change has drawn extensive attention to carbon sequestration in solar greenhouse plants. Solar greenhouse technologies have played and will continue to play a leading role in this crucial transition. The main objective of this research is to investigate the energy efficiency and carbon sequestration potential of a solar-assisted ground-source heat pump (SAGSHP) heating system. This hybrid system, combining a horizontal ground-source heat pump (GSHP) system with PVT and heat storage, effectively meets the heating demands of a greenhouse and functions as a positive energy building. Four plant species, including cucumber, tomato, cowpea, and lettuce, were selected for comparison of carbon absorption effects. The results demonstrate that the hybrid system outperforms conventional systems, with a coefficient of performance (COP) of 6.71 during peak hours and PVT efficiency over 57.88%, satisfying the heat load of the greenhouse while maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures. Additionally, tomato exhibited the highest photosynthetic carbon sequestration of 3522 kgCO(2).m(-2), while cowpea showed the strongest daily carbon sequestration capacity at 26.86 gCO(2)m(-2)d(-1) and better economic income. Through the implementation of this enhanced solar greenhouse, solar energy utilization can be enhanced, flexible interaction between energy and information flow can be established, and a promising option for sustainable building design can be created.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chenjie Wei et al.
Summary: A highly efficient 3D solar-driven steam evaporator was fabricated by chemically depositing hydrophobic polypyrrole (PPy) on a hydrophilic polysulfone hollow fiber membrane (PSF HFM) via the chemical vapor deposition polymerization (CVDP). It achieves portable, versatile, and efficient photothermal materials for affordable freshwater supply.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xue Wang et al.
Summary: Cellulose extracted from corncobs was composited with carbon nanotubes to construct CNT/cellulose hydrogel composites with superior water retention ability, degradability, solar-thermal conversion performance, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. The composites were used in water purification by interfacial solar-powered evaporation, showing high evaporation rates and solar-steam conversion efficiency with resistance to salt and retention of organic pollutants.
NEW CARBON MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiangyi Zhang et al.
Summary: The structural design of the solar-absorbing layer, in combination with spray-coating methods, can achieve high-performance solar energy-driven steam generation systems with advantages such as high solar absorbance and evaporation rate.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qingmiao Wang et al.
Summary: This study presents a high-performance solar desalination system using a flexible 2D@3D Janus evaporator, prepared through a two-step dipping strategy. The Janus evaporator exhibits high freshwater output, efficient solar conversion, and excellent desalination performance under low solar irradiations. It also shows flexibility, structural stability, and long-term salt resistance, making it promising for solar-driven water purification and sterilization.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yankuan Tian et al.
Summary: The CB@SBS/cotton fabric Janus evaporator, fabricated with low-cost materials, demonstrates high efficiency in solar-driven interfacial desalination. It achieves a high water evaporation rate and conversion efficiency, while maintaining stability even under high salinity conditions over 15 cycles of use.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Khandoker Samaher Salem et al.
Summary: Cellulosic fiber collapse is a significant phenomenon in various technologies, affecting essential material properties such as tensile strength, softness, and water absorption. This study directly correlates fiber collapse with entrapped or hard-to-remove water content, using DSC, TGA, and SEM. The findings suggest that fiber collapse is an irreversible process caused by the departure of entrapped water from the fiber surface.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Shi et al.
Summary: Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is a promising technology to obtain fresh water using solar energy. Researchers have developed a hybrid nanofibrous aerogel, which shows high evaporation rate and purification capacity. The integrated structure design and fabrication process also hold potential for cost-effective and large-scale application.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Duo Xu et al.
Summary: In this study, a carbon fiber/tencel composite braided fabric was utilized for stable and continuous all-day desalination with excellent photothermal and electrothermal conversion capability. The desalination performance was regulated by adjusting the braiding parameters.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zheng Tan et al.
Summary: This study developed a solar steam generating device with superhydrophobic photocatalytic layer and polypyrrole photothermal layer to address sewage treatment issues and improve steam production efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaojie Liu et al.
Summary: A solar-driven steam generation method directly purifying water using solar energy is proving effective in addressing the global water crisis. A 2.5D Cu/CuO foam-based photothermal evaporator has been demonstrated to achieve a high evaporation rate under sunlight, utilizing a unique structure to trap and scatter sunlight for efficient water purification. The fabrication process and structural features of the evaporator offer new insights for future large-scale applications in solar-driven water purification.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miaomiao Zou et al.
Summary: The biomimetic 3D bridge-arch solar evaporator inspired by nature has shown great efficiency in long-term salt rejection without the need for post-cleaning treatment.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingbin Qi et al.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuan Wu et al.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Zhang et al.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2018)
