Science Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Interfacial
solar
evaporation
(ISE)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
technology
to
alleviate
global
water
scarcity
via
energy-efficient
purification
of
both
wastewater
and
seawater.
While
ISE
was
originally
identified
developed
during
studies
simple
double-layered
two-dimensional
(2D)
evaporators,
observed
limitations
in
rate
functionality
soon
led
the
development
three-dimensional
(3D)
which
is
now
recognized
one
most
pivotal
milestones
research
field.
3D
evaporators
significantly
enhance
rates
beyond
theoretical
limits
2D
evaporators.
Furthermore,
could
have
multifaceted
functionalities
originating
from
various
functional
surfaces
structures.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
focusing
on
rational
design,
fabrication
energy
nexus
derivative
functions
for
improving
performance
exploring
novel
applications.
Future
prospects
are
also
proposed
based
in-depth
understanding
fundamental
aspects
requirements
practical
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(43)
Published: June 21, 2023
Abstract
Polyzwitterionic
hydrogel
is
an
emerging
material
for
solar‐driven
water
evaporation
in
saline
environment
due
to
its
special
anti‐polyelectrolyte
effect,
which
a
promising
approach
co‐generation
of
freshwater
and
electricity.
However,
the
molecular
impact
on
effect
remains
unclear,
let
alone
optimize
zwitterionic
structure
promote
efficiency
high‐salinity
brine.
Herein,
molecularly
engineered
developed
incorporated
phenyl‐methylene‐imidazole
motif
greatly
enhances
salt
binding
ability
strengthens
leading
boosted
hydration,
improved
tolerance,
ultra‐low
enthalpy
(almost
half
traditional
gel),
durable
anti‐microbial
Besides,
gradient
solar‐thermal
network
penetrated
transport
channel
heat
confinement.
The
gel
exhibits
excellent
rate
3.17
kg
m
−2
h
−1
seawater,
1.6
times
that
such
high
could
be
maintained
during
8
continuous
desalination,
demonstrating
outstanding
tolerance.
flux
ion
stream
can
generate
considerable
voltage
(321.3
mV)
simultaneously.
This
work
will
bring
new
insights
understanding
at
level
materials
design
evaporation.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
Interfacial
solar
evaporation
holds
great
promise
to
address
the
freshwater
shortage.
However,
most
interfacial
evaporators
are
always
filled
with
water
throughout
process,
thus
bringing
unavoidable
heat
loss.
Herein,
we
propose
a
novel
structure
based
on
micro-nano
film,
which
demonstrates
significantly
improved
performance,
as
experimentally
verified
by
polypyrrole-
and
polydopamine-coated
polydimethylsiloxane
sponge.
The
2D
evaporator
as-prepared
sponge
realizes
an
enhanced
rate
of
2.18
kg
m-2
h-1
under
1
sun
fine-tuning
film.
Then,
homemade
device
condensation
function
is
engineered
for
outdoor
clean
production.
Throughout
continuous
test
40
days,
this
high
production
(WPR)
15.9-19.4
kW-1
m-2.
Based
outcomes,
further
establish
multi-objective
model
assess
global
WPR.
It
predicted
that
m2
can
produce
at
7.8
per
day,
could
meet
daily
drinking
needs
3
people.
Finally,
technology
greatly
alleviate
current
energy
crisis
through
large-scale
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(5)
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
Abstract
Continuously
increasing
demand
for
the
life‐critical
water
resource
induces
severe
global
shortages.
It
is
imperative
to
advance
effective,
economic,
and
environmentally
sustainable
strategies
augment
clean
supply.
The
present
work
reviews
recent
reports
on
interfacial
engineering
devices
design
of
solar
vapor
generation
(SVG)
system
boosting
viability
drinkable
harvesting.
Particular
emphasis
placed
basic
principles
associated
with
evaporators
capable
efficient
solar‐to‐thermal
conversion
resulting
freshwater
via
eliminating
pollutants
from
quality‐impaired
sources.
critical
configurations
manufacturing
fast
condensation
then
highlighted
harvest
potable
liquid
water.
Fundamental
practical
challenges,
along
prospects
targeted
materials
architecture
modifications
SVG
are
also
outlined,
aiming
provide
future
directions
inspiring
research
efforts
in
this
emerging
exciting
field.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
High
mechanical
strength,
excellent
toughness,
low
hysteresis,
and
robust
resilience
are
of
great
importance
for
stretchable
conductive
hydrogels
(CHs)
to
heighten
their
reliabilities
self‐powered
sensing
applications.
However,
it
still
remains
challenging
simultaneously
obtain
the
mutually
exclusive
performances.
Herein,
an
intrinsically
adhesive
hydrogel
is
fabricated
by
one‐step
radical
polymerization
acrylamide
(AAm),
three
hydroxy
groups
together
clustered‐N‐[tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]acrylamide
(THMA),
cationic
1‐Butyl‐3‐Vinylimidazolium
Bromide
(ILs)
dissolved
in
core‐shell
structurally
dispersed
PEDOT:PSS
(PP)
solution.
Owing
abundant
clustered
hydrogen
bonds,
electrostatic
interactions
between
PILs
chains
anionic
PSS
shells,
polymer
chain
entanglements,
CHs
feature
superior
properties
with
a
high
tensile
strength
(0.25
MPa),
fracture
strain
(1015%),
toughness
(1.22
MJ
m
‐3
),
energy
36.5
kJ
‐2
extremely
hysteresis
(5%),
display
fatigue
resistance.
As
result,
indicate
gauge
factor
up
10.46,
broad
range
(1‐900%)
pressure
(0.05‐100
kPa),
fast
responsive
rate,
thus
qualifying
monitoring
reliably
accurately
large
tiny
human
movements
daily
life.
Moreover,
hydrogel‐assembled
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs)
exhibit
stable
electrical
output
performances,
which
greatly
promising
flexible
wearable
electronics.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Lignocellulose-mediated
liquid
metal
(LM)
composites,
as
emerging
functional
materials,
show
tremendous
potential
for
a
variety
of
applications.
The
abundant
hydroxyl,
carboxyl,
and
other
polar
groups
in
lignocellulose
facilitate
the
formation
strong
chemical
bonds
with
LM
surfaces,
enhancing
wettability
adhesion
improved
interface
compatibility.
Beyond
serving
supportive
matrix,
can
be
tailored
to
optimize
microstructure
adapting
them
diverse
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
fundamental
principles
recent
advancements
lignocellulose-mediated
highlighting
advantages
composite
fabrication,
including
facile
synthesis,
versatile
interactions,
inherent
functionalities.
Key
modulation
strategies
LMs
innovative
synthesis
methods
functionalized
composites
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
roles
structure-performance
relationships
these
electromagnetic
shielding,
flexible
sensors,
energy
storage
devices
systematically
summarized.
Finally,
obstacles
prospective
pertaining
thoroughly
scrutinized
deliberated
upon.
is
expected
provide
basic
guidance
researchers
boost
popularity
applications
useful
references
design
state-of-the-art
LMs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Solar
desalination
driven
by
interfacial
heating
is
considered
a
promising
technique
to
alleviate
the
freshwater
shortage
crisis.
However,
its
further
extension
and
application
are
confined
factors
such
as
highlighted
salt
accumulation,
inferior
energy
efficiency,
poor
durability.
Herein,
microsized
eutectic
gallium–indium
(EGaIn)
core–shell
nanodroplet
(denoted
LMTE)
with
photo-cross-linking
photothermal
traits,
stabilized
allyl
glycidyl
ether
(AGE)-grafting
tannic
acid
(TA),
explored
solar
absorber
for
broadband
light
absorbing
localized
micro-nano
heat
channeling.
The
LMTE
nanodroplets
formulated
directly
highly
hydrated
polymers
photosensitive
species
successfully
develop
water-based
ink
suitable
digital
processing
(DLP)
3D
printing.
As
demonstration,
composite
hydrogel-forged
milli-conical
needle
arrays
metal-phenolic
network
(MPN)-engineered
wettability
enhancement
can
be
printed
designed
rationally
via
bottom-up
strategy.
3D-printing
hydrogel
evaporator
composed
of
spectrum-tailored
EGaIn
efficient
photon
harvesting
MPN-coated
milli-cone
water
supplying
channeling,
which
function
cooperatively
bestow
superior
solar-powered
evaporation
(2.96
kg
m–2
h–1,
96.93%
efficiency)
excellent
(salt
cycle
site-specific
crystallization).
Furthermore,
robust
steam
generating/collecting
system
demonstrated,
providing
valuable
guidance
building
water-energy-agriculture
nexus.
