Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2024
Sustainable
strategies
to
generate
electricity
using
natural
resources,
such
as
sunlight
(photovoltaic
cells)
and
wind
(wind
towers),
have
driven
a
significant
change
in
our
homes
terms
of
consumption.
Herein,
new
alternative
for
green
supply
solar‐driven
evaporators
devices
fabricated
with
hydrogels
is
described.
The
photothermal
production
promoted
by
alginate‐poly(
N
‐isopropylacrylamide)
(ALG‐PNIPAAm)
bio‐hydrogel,
modified
acid‐doped
conducting
polymer
(CP),
thermal
absorber
component,
minimize
energy
losses.
Direct
current
voltage
monitoring
are
used
during
the
solar
irradiation
experiments
evaluate
power
density
hydrogel
generator,
whereas
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
employed
approach
diffusion
processes.
Impedance
measurements
elucidate
ion
dynamics
within
hydrogel,
directly
correlating
this
behavior
enhanced
generation.
Therefore,
highest
(64.4
μW·cm
−2
)
stability
(32–33
μA),
over
time,
obtained
ALG‐PNIPAAm‐PEDOT‐PSS
demonstrating
that
hydrophilic
groups
(OH,
SO
3
H),
present
CP
backbone,
promote
capillary
flow
electrolyte
irradiation.
doped
molecules
facilitate
fast
transport
thanks
good
balance
between
material
hydrophilicity
interconnected
pores.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 3871 - 3915
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Energy
harvesting
textiles
have
emerged
as
a
promising
solution
to
sustainably
power
wearable
electronics.
Textile-based
solar
cells
(SCs)
interconnected
with
on-body
electronics
meet
such
needs.
These
technologies
are
lightweight,
flexible,
and
easy
transport
while
leveraging
the
abundant
natural
sunlight
in
an
eco-friendly
way.
In
this
Review,
we
comprehensively
explore
working
mechanisms,
diverse
types,
advanced
fabrication
strategies
of
photovoltaic
textiles.
Furthermore,
provide
detailed
analysis
recent
progress
made
various
types
textiles,
emphasizing
their
electrochemical
performance.
The
focal
point
review
centers
on
smart
for
electronic
applications.
Finally,
offer
insights
perspectives
potential
solutions
overcome
existing
limitations
textile-based
photovoltaics
promote
industrial
commercialization.
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
492, P. 152303 - 152303
Published: May 16, 2024
Hydrogels
are
emerging
as
an
ideal
platform
for
sustainable
water
and
energy
nexuses
due
to
their
low-cost,
ease
of
processing,
versatile
functions,
unique
structural
networks,
high
adaptability.
The
establishment
a
solar-thermal-electricity
system
assumes
critical
importance
in
achieving
effective
solar
utilization.
This
review
focuses
on
recent
advances
hydrogel-enabled
steam
generation
(SGG)
atmospheric
harvesting
(AWH)
systems
discuss
extended
applications
renewable
energy,
such
thermal-electricity
green
hydrogen
generation.
Furthermore,
advanced
material
development
various
engineering
strategies
proposed
enhance
efficiency,
taking
into
account
the
fundamental
structure–property-application
relationships
(SPAR).
Finally,
research
challenges
future
opportunities
studies
industrial
implementation
hydrogel-based
freshwater
put
forward.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(32)
Published: April 21, 2024
Abstract
The
utilization
of
solar‐thermal
energy
and
universal
cold
has
led
to
many
innovative
designs
that
achieve
effective
temperature
regulation
in
different
application
scenarios.
Numerous
studies
on
passive
solar
heating
radiation
cooling
often
operate
independently
(or
actively
control
the
conversion)
lack
a
cohesive
framework
for
deep
connections.
This
work
provides
concise
overview
recent
breakthroughs
by
employing
mechanism
material
model.
Furthermore,
dynamic
Janus‐like
behavior
serves
as
novel
nexus
elucidate
relationship
between
cooling,
allowing
analysis
conversion
strategies
across
various
applications.
Additionally,
special
discussions
are
provided
address
specific
requirements
diverse
applications,
such
optimizing
light
transmission
clothing
or
window
glass.
Finally,
challenges
opportunities
associated
with
development
applications
underscored,
which
hold
immense
potential
substantial
carbon
emission
reduction
environmental
preservation.
aims
ignite
interest
lay
solid
foundation
researchers
conduct
in‐depth
self‐adaptive
heating.
2D
materials
such
as
graphene
and
its
derivatives,
transition
metal
dichalcogenides,
MXenes
have
shown
potential
in
harnessing
energy
from
different
sources.
Among
the
sources,
can
also
harness
moisture.
This
not
only
provides
a
source
of
generation
with
aid
water
that
is
abundantly
available
on
planet
but
lays
down
route
for
fabrication
self-powered
sensing
devices
based
moisture
sensing.
Hence,
this
Review,
we
critically
discuss
working
mechanism
moisture-enabled
nanogenerators
(MEGs).
Further,
discussion
has
been
abetted
around
basics
their
mode
nanogenerator.
Discussion
related
to
device
architecture
discussed.
The
amalgamation
impending
development
enhanced
scope
arena
developments.
One
application
segment
domain
sensors.
In
MEGs
technology
harvesting
A
comparative
analysis
output
some
recently
developed
summarized.
comprehensive
future
work
discussed,
along
suggestions
improving
performance
previous
studies.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
emerging
field
of
bioinspired
hydrovoltaic
electricity
generators
from
elementary
materials
to
smart
structures
and
living
devices.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 4780 - 4793
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
3D
hierarchical
porous
TiO
2
nanoflowers
(HTNFs)
with
balanced
selectivity
and
permeability
for
efficient
water-droplet-induced
hydrovoltaic
power
generators.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
The
urgent
need
for
efficient
water
energy
harvesting
has
led
to
the
development
of
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(TENGs).
In
this
study,
considering
droplet
spreading
dynamics
and
capacitive
effects
in
a
droplet-driven
TENG
(DD-TENG)
device,
an
inverse
relationship
between
width
top
electrode
output
voltage
was
derived
first
time
through
circuit
model
experimentally
verified.
Additionally,
key
performance
parameters
were
optimized,
including
types
widths
electrodes,
dropping
height,
inclination
angle
solution
types.
A
nonmonotonic
device
established.
Under
optimal
conditions,
DD-TENG
achieved
1133%
increase
compared
that
without
electrode.
power
density
reached
1265
mW·m–2,
which
is
among
state-of-the-art
devices.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
improvement
DD-TENGs.
