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Recent advances in interfacial solar vapor generation: clean water production and beyond

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Summary: A bioinspired hydrophilic-hydrophobic Janus hybrid system was constructed for efficient solar steam generation and water evaporation, with the added benefit of effective sewage purification.

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The role of micro-nano pores in interfacial solar evaporation systems - A review

Qi Fan et al.

Summary: Solar evaporation of seawater using micro-nano porous structures in the photothermal layer shows enhanced solar energy absorption, heat energy management, and water transportation capabilities. Challenges identified in current research include the impact of pore structure on evaporation mechanisms, consistency of thermal and flow fields in pores, stability and salt precipitation issues. Further exploration of these issues can accelerate the development and practical applications of interfacial solar evaporation systems with micro-nano structures.

APPLIED ENERGY (2021)

Article Physics, Applied

Solar-driven thermal-wind synergistic effect on laser-textured superhydrophilic copper foam architectures for ultrahigh efficient vapor generation

Kai Yin et al.

Summary: Solar-driven vapor generation is enhanced by combining thermal and wind effects on a superhydrophilic copper foam surface, increasing the rate of water evaporation. The treated surface absorbs significant solar power which can be converted into heat for steam generation, while a pre-wetted sponge minimizes heat loss and helps maintain high evaporation rates.

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Vertically symmetrical evaporator based on photothermal fabrics for efficient continuous desalination through inversion strategy

Zixiao Liu et al.

Summary: A vertically symmetrical evaporator based on cotton-CsxWO3 fabrics has been developed to address the issue of solid-salt crystallization on solar-absorber during solar-driven interfacial evaporation, achieving a high and stable evaporation rate with self-cleaning capability, showing great potential for practical seawater desalination.

DESALINATION (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Potentially scalable fabrication of salt-rejection evaporator based on electrogenerated polypyrrole-coated nickel foam for efficient solar steam generation

Shuo Wang et al.

Summary: Solar steam generation using the electrodeposition fabricated bilayer photothermal material PPy-NF-PUS shows excellent energy conversion efficiency and oil-repellent performance. The material's potential for practical application is demonstrated through outdoor water evaporation and collection device, indicating scalability and simplicity in the fabrication process.

DESALINATION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A graphene assembled porous fiber-based Janus membrane for highly effective solar steam generation

Qingxin Zhou et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that the graphene fiber-based Janus membrane evaporator shows superior performance in solar absorbance, photothermal property, and energy conversion efficiency, making it highly effective in seawater desalination and heavy metal wastewater purification.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Solar Seawater Distillation by Flexible and Fully Passive Multistage Membrane Distillation

Wenbin Wang et al.

Summary: Solar-assisted distillation using a passive and flexible multistage membrane distillation device is able to produce freshwater efficiently by recycling the latent heat of vapor condensation. The device solves the challenge of salt accumulation by utilizing a siphon effect to continuously deliver source water and remove concentrated brine. By using recycled paper as the evaporation layer, the device achieves a stable clean water production rate, providing a green route for designing solar-assisted distillation devices.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Solar vapor generator: A natural all-in-one 3D system derived from cattail

Chaofan Zhang et al.

Summary: A natural all-in-one three-dimensional solar vapor generator based on Cattail with outstanding steam generation performance and high photothermal conversion efficiency was proposed in this study. By adjusting the height and utilizing environmental energy, the water evaporation performance was further improved, and a device for collecting evaporated water was designed.

SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Biowaste-Derived Carbonized Bone for Solar Steam Generation and Seawater Desalination

Muhammad Shajih Zafar et al.

Summary: The study introduces a low-cost alternative for solar steam generation and seawater desalination using bone waste, through appropriate carbonization to produce porous carbon-based photothermal material. The carbonized bone (CB) shows high evaporation rate and efficient desalination performance due to its unique properties like interlinked mesoporous channels and broad light absorption.

ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Laser-Induced Porous Graphene on a Polyimide Membrane with a Melamine Sponge Framework (PI@MS) for Long-Term Stable Steam Generation

Yuting Luo et al.

Summary: By developing a porous graphene membrane combined with thermal insulation materials and water pumping channels, high-efficiency and stable interfacial evaporation has been achieved, effectively addressing the freshwater shortage crisis.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Janus-interface engineering boosting solar steam towards high-efficiency water collection

Houze Yao et al.

Summary: The study presents a novel Janus-interface solar-steam generator that separates water evaporation and solar-thermal conversion on two sides of the film, achieving high water evaporation rate and specific water productivity. In outdoor tests, 10 liters of purified water per square meter have been easily achieved.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Salt-Rejecting Solar Interfacial Evaporation

Guohua Liu et al.

Summary: Solar evaporation with salt-rejecting techniques offers promising opportunities for enhancing the sustainability of desalination processes. Nanotechnology may be utilized to overcome operational issues, such as salt fouling. Understanding phase diagrams, salt crystallization physics, and advancements in salt-rejecting techniques are essential for the development of efficient solar desalination systems.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient and antifouling interfacial solar desalination guided by a transient salt capacitance model

Jincheng Shi et al.

Summary: Interfacial solar desalination is a promising strategy for addressing freshwater scarcity, with the capacitance model proposed in this study helping to improve efficiency and stability by optimizing parameters such as water layer thickness and downward water channel ratio. Experimental demonstrations show high efficiency and long-term stability, with a maximum daily freshwater yield of 6.0 kg/m(2) under natural sunlight.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A solution to break the salt barrier for high-rate sustainable solar desalination†

Lin Zhu et al.

Summary: The study presents a strategy for sustainable solar steam generation from seawater which effectively addresses salt accumulation and evaporation rate decline issues, maintaining a high evaporation rate even under extreme conditions. This provides an effective solution for long-term sustainable desalination.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Graphene Oxide-Reduced Graphene Oxide Janus Membrane for Efficient Solar Generation of Water Vapor

Hexin Zhang et al.

Summary: Solar distillation for water purification is a sustainable method, with a highly efficient graphene oxide-reduced graphene oxide Janus membrane showing promising results. The membrane combines the hydrophilic properties of GO with the hydrophobic characteristics of rGO, resulting in high solar-to-vapor efficiency. Additionally, the membrane is salt-resistant and suitable for purifying various types of water, including seawater and supersaturated brine. This research presents a useful attempt to develop an efficient Janus membrane for producing fresh water.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bayberry tannin directed assembly of a bifunctional graphene aerogel for simultaneous solar steam generation and marine uranium extraction

Fangwu Wu et al.

Summary: Solar steam generation and marine uranium extraction are promising methods for obtaining fresh water and nuclear fuel, and a bifunctional graphene aerogel designed with bayberry tannin has been shown to be effective in achieving both processes simultaneously. The hydrophilic nature of the bayberry tannin helps improve fluid infiltration in the graphene aerogel matrix, enhancing the adsorption of uranium ions.

NANOSCALE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Rational designs of interfacial-heating solar-thermal desalination devices: recent progress and remaining challenges

Yun Xia et al.

Summary: Solar desalination is considered a promising solution to the water and energy crisis, with significant progress being made in the development of interfacial-heating solar-thermal desalination. Designing IHSTD devices from the aspects of vapor generation, salt management, and water production is essential for continuous and efficient operation.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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3D tree-shaped hierarchical flax fabric for highly efficient solar steam generation

Yaping Li et al.

Summary: Researchers have developed a unique TBFF-PDA-PPy material inspired by the natural transpiration process of trees, showing excellent performance in water transport. This material exhibits high water transport rate and solar energy conversion efficiency, making it suitable for large-scale applications in water purification and seawater desalination.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Multifunctional oligomer sponge for efficient solar water purification and oil cleanup

Qi Zhao et al.

Summary: The stable conjugated molecule DPP-2T exhibits a wide optical absorption range from 250 to 1000 nm due to strong intermolecular interaction. By incorporating DPP-2T into a 3-dimensional porous polymer network, a highly elastic composite sponge with high solar-thermal conversion efficiency is obtained. This composite sponge shows a high and stable solar water evaporation rate under 1 sun illumination and also has good oil absorption capacity.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Hybrid solar-driven interfacial evaporation systems: Beyond water production towards high solar energy utilization

Tianpeng Ding et al.

Summary: Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology has attracted research attention, and optimizing photothermal conversion and thermal management improves performance. Hybrid systems designed with heat localization strategy can enhance solar energy utilization and have potential applications in various fields.

MATERIALS TODAY (2021)

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Salt Mitigation Strategies of Solar-Driven Interfacial Desalination

Keyuan Xu et al.

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

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Engineering Hydrogels for Efficient Solar Desalination and Water Purification

Youhong Guo et al.

Summary: This article highlights the recent progress of hydrogels as a highly tunable material platform for solar-powered desalination and water purification. Strategies to promote efficient solar-to-vapor conversion are discussed, with emphasis on reducing water evaporation enthalpy, optimizing heat distribution, and tailoring the evaporation surface.

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Towards highly efficient solar-driven interfacial evaporation for desalination

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A broadband aggregation-independent plasmonic absorber for highly efficient solar steam generation

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A self-rotating solar evaporator for continuous and efficient desalination of hypersaline brine

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A salt-rejecting anisotropic structure for efficient solar desalination via heat-mass flux decoupling

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Enhanced solar evaporation using a photo-thermal umbrella for wastewater management

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Tailoring Nanoscale Surface Topography of Hydrogel for Efficient Solar Vapor Generation

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Carbonized daikon for high efficient solar steam generation

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A High-Performance Self-Regenerating Solar Evaporator for Continuous Water Desalination

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Fabrication of bilayered attapulgite for solar steam generation with high conversion efficiency

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Hydrogels as an Emerging Material Platform for Solar Water Purification

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ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2019)

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Full Biomass-Derived Solar Stills for Robust and Stable Evaporation To Collect Clean Water from Various Water-Bearing Media

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A Scalable Dealloying Technique To Create Thermally Stable Plasmonic Nickel Selective Solar Absorbers

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Arched Bamboo Charcoal as Interfacial Solar Steam Generation Integrative Device with Enhanced Water Purification Capacity

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2019)

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Self-floating nanostructured Ni-NiOx/Ni foam for solar thermal water evaporation

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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

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Femtosecond laser induced robust Ti foam based evaporator for efficient solar desalination

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An open thermo-electrochemical cell enabled by interfacial evaporation

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Carrot-inspired solar thermal evaporator

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ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2019)

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Hybrid femtosecond laser three-dimensional micro-and nanoprocessing: a review

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXTREME MANUFACTURING (2019)

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A salt-rejecting floating solar still for low-cost desalination

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Highly efficient solar vapour generation via hierarchically nanostructured gels

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ADVANCED SCIENCE (2018)

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Hierarchical Porous Carbonized Lotus Seedpods for Highly Efficient Solar Steam Generation

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Solar Evaporator with Controlled Salt Precipitation for Zero Liquid Discharge Desalination

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Bioinspired foam with large 3D macropores for efficient solar steam generation

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Storage and Recycling of Interfacial Solar Steam Enthalpy

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NATURE MATERIALS (2017)

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