The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(5), P. 2174 - 2190
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
utilization
of
solar
energy
for
steam
generation
presents
an
eco‐friendly
and
sustainable
strategy
to
address
the
challenges
linked
with
water
scarcity.
Nevertheless,
its
widespread
implementation
in
industrial
production
has
been
significantly
hindered
by
intrinsic
limitation
low
evaporation
efficiency.
Herein,
we
report
a
straightforward
non‐noble
metal
plasma
photothermal
floating
device
designed
interfacial
evaporation.
Precisely,
3
mg
synthesized
TiN
nanoparticles
was
uniformly
spin‐coated
on
carbonized
wood
dealt
hydrothermal
reaction.
experimental
results
demonstrated
noteworthy
efficiency
93.4%
under
irradiation
1
kW
m
−2
.
Simultaneously,
exhibited
exceptional
stable
repeatability
salt
resistance.
typical
ion
concentrations
(Na
+
,
K
Ca
2+
Mg
)
before
after
seawater
were
monitored
found
have
remarkable
removal
rate
99.57%
~
99.94%,
which
is
even
lower
than
national
drinking
hygiene
standards.
We
firmly
believe
that
our
work
could
offers
valuable
insights
advancement
large‐scale
desalination
crystalline
recovery
applications.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Bioinspired
fluid
manipulating
interfaces
possessing
special
wettability,
an
asymmetric
structure,
and
a
geometric
gradient
were
systematically
reviewed,
including
history,
classification,
mechanisms,
fabrication
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Inspired
by
nature's
ability
to
master
materials
for
performance
and
sustainability,
biomimicry
has
enabled
the
creation
of
bioinspired
structural
color,
superadhesion,
hydrophobicity
hydrophilicity,
among
many
others.
This
review
summarizes
emerging
trends
in
novel
sustainable
fluorocarbon‐free
designs
creating
superhydrophobic
superoleophobic
surfaces.
It
discusses
methods,
challenges,
future
directions,
alongside
impact
computational
modeling
artificial
intelligence
accelerating
experimental
development
more
surface
materials.
While
significant
progress
is
made
materials,
surfaces
remain
a
challenge.
However,
bioinspiration
techniques
supported
platforms
are
paving
way
new
renewable
biodegradable
repellent
that
meet
environmental
standards
without
sacrificing
performance.
Nevertheless,
despite
concerns,
policies,
several
still
continue
apply
fluorination
other
environmentally
harmful
achieve
required
standard
repellency.
As
discussed
this
critical
review,
paradigm
integrates
advanced
characterization,
nanotechnology,
additive
manufacturing,
modeling,
coming,
generate
with
tailored
superhydrophobicity
superoleophobicity
while
adhering
standards.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 4537 - 4545
Published: April 3, 2024
An
interfacial
solar
steam
generation
evaporator
for
seawater
desalination
has
attracted
extensive
interest
in
recent
years.
Nevertheless,
challenges
still
remain
relatively
low
evaporation
rate,
unsatisfactory
energy
conversion
efficiency,
and
salt
accumulation.
Herein,
we
have
demonstrated
a
biomimetic
bilayer
composite
aerogel
consisting
of
bottom
hydrophilic
vertically
aligned
EVOH
channels
an
upper
hydrophobic
conical
Fe3O4
array.
Thanks
to
the
design
merits,
3D
Fe3O4/V-EVOH
exhibits
high
rate
∼2.446
kg
m–2
h–1
impressive
efficiency
∼165.5%
under
1
sun
illumination,
which
is
superior
those
state-of-the-art
evaporators
reported
so
far.
Moreover,
asymmetrical
wettability
not
only
allows
self-float
on
water
but
also
facilitates
ion
diffusion
channels;
thus,
shows
no
crystals
its
surface
6%
decrease
performance
even
after
concentration
increases
from
0
10.0
wt
%.
Oily
wastewater
discharge
in
daily
life
and
industry
poses
a
major
threat
to
the
environment
human
health.
Recently,
superhydrophobic
materials
for
treatment
of
oily
have
attracted
much
attention.
Herein,
bioinspired
from
blueberry
mussel,
coating
(RA-S@TiO2
coating)
based
on
sulfhydryl-modified
rosin
acid
(RA-S)
titanium
dioxide
nanoparticles
(TiO2)
was
successfully
prepared.
To
increase
micro/nano
roughened
structure
material
surface,
TiO2
with
better
self-cleaning
properties
were
used
as
one
components.
The
prepared
RA-S@TiO2
exhibited
excellent
superhydrophobicity
(water
contact
angle
greater
than
153°)
superoleophilicity.
What
is
more,
separation
efficiency
flux
various
oil–water
mixtures
95%
6759
L·m–2·h–1,
respectively.
It
clearly
found
that
remained
above
6451
L·m–2·h–1
even
after
10
separations.
Moreover,
desirable
durability
stability
well
emulsion
performance
treatments.
Droplets
demonstrated
anti-icing
freeze
delays
up
1200
s
at
−18
°C.
Furthermore,
cycle
assessment
revealed
environmental
impact
significantly
lower
other
two
commercially
available
materials.
In
conclusion,
due
advantages
coating,
it
provided
sustainable
solution
preparation
material,
which
had
promising
future
fields
anti-icing.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
126(5)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Crude
oil
spill
accidents
cause
extreme
environmental
damage,
with
huge
economic
costs
that
include
the
loss
of
resources.
Despite
advances
in
conventional
cleanup
technology,
such
as
dispersants,
absorbents,
and
skimmers,
there
is
still
a
need
for
more
efficient
solutions.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
Joule-heated
stearic
acid/carbon
nanotube-wrapped
polyurethane
sponge
(SCPU)
rapid
all-weather
recovery
leaked
crude
oil.
SCPU
both
hydrophobic
oleophilic
electrically
conductive.
When
6
V
were
applied
across
SCPU,
surface
temperature
increased
to
146
°C
within
70
s,
which
reduced
viscosity
shortened
time
by
over
99%.
addition,
can
continuously
recover
floating
on
water
when
connected
peristaltic
pump.
This
has
high
adsorption
capacity,
scalable
preparation
method,
mechanically
stable,
thus
expected
provide
an
practical
solution
responding
accidents.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Hierarchical
nanoporous
particles
combine
properties
of
microporous
and
mesoporous
materials
that
are
widely
exploited
for
energy
storage
conversion,
separation
gases
liquids,
water
purification
desalination,
fabrication
nanodevices,
etc.
meso/microporous
level-2
level-3
Menger
sponge
immersed
in
were
investigated
using
computer
simulation
methods
to
demonstrate
a
synergetic
effect
additional
porosity
on
the
wettability
materials.
The
is
an
object
with
fractal
dimension.
At
each
level,
composed
same
structural
blocks.
hydrophobicity
blocks
was
shown
depend
their
size
position
nanoparticles.
decreases
due
partial
breaking
hydrogen
bonds
between
molecules
pores.
This
can
be
used
tune
modify
bulky
porous
materials,
nanoparticles,
nanostructured
surfaces.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Magnetic
interfacial
microrobots
are
increasingly
recognized
as
a
promising
approach
for
potential
biomedical
applications
ranging
from
electronic
functionalization
to
minimally
invasive
surgery
and
targeted
drug
delivery.
Nevertheless,
existing
research
faces
challenges,
including
less
cooperative
interactions,
contact‐based
cargo
manipulation,
slow
transport
velocity.
Here,
the
magnetic
microrobot
couple
(CMIMC)
is
proposed
address
above
challenges.
The
CMIMC
can
be
maneuvered
by
single
magnet
readily
switched
between
capture
release
states.
By
leveraging
interactions
meticulous
engineering
of
capillary
forces
through
shape
design
surface
treatment,
demonstrates
ability
perform
non‐contact
manipulation.
Using
synergy
preferred
magnetization
directions
field
distribution,
along
with
optimization
resistance‐reducing
shape,
significantly
enhances
velocity,
reaching
12.2
body
length
per
second.
studies
demonstrate
various
like
delivery
myomectomy,
paving
way
broad
implementation
in
fields.
Industrial Chemistry and Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 393 - 423
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
introduces
the
hydrophobic
mechanism,
natural
materials
and
preparation
strategies
of
green
fabrics,
multi-functional
textiles
based
on
fabrics.
The
challenges
prospects
in
this
field
are
also
discussed.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
situ
construction
of
multifunctional
femtosecond
laser-induced
graphene
(FsLIG)
on
arbitrary
substrates
is
achieved
by
a
one-step
laser
direct
writing
process.
