Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
Abstract
Manufacturing
a
multilayer
evaporator
with
delicate
structure
and
removing
salt
accumulation
during
prolonged
operation
are
challenges
in
seawater
desalination.
A
flexible
single‐layer
salt‐rejecting
monolithic
porous
(SRMPE)
is
presented
that
floats
on
the
near
surface
of
without
any
support
structure.
The
hydrophilic
component
this
network
polymer
modulates
water
association
state
SRMPE,
achieving
high
evaporation
rate
3.47
kg
m
−2
h
−1
an
efficiency
94.3%.
With
large
capillary
flux
(14.4
L
),
SRMPE
exhibits
superior
rapid
self‐cleaning
by
sodium
chloride
(NaCl)
powder
(33%
weight)
within
1.25
simulated
(salinity,
3.5%)
under
1
sun
radiation.
Furthermore,
even
after
continuous
irradiation
for
12
highly
concentrated
brine
(25%
salinity),
no
crystallizes
surface.
It
may
stimulate
creative
work
scientists
engineers
design
simple,
efficient
salt‐rejecting,
interfacial
solar
evaporators.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 6875 - 6885
Published: March 30, 2023
Although
single-function
camouflage
under
infrared/visible
bands
has
made
great
advances,
it
is
still
difficult
for
materials
to
cope
with
the
synergy
detection
spanning
both
visible
and
infrared
spectra
adapt
complex
variable
scenarios.
Herein,
a
trilayer
composite
integrating
thermal
insulation,
heat
absorption,
solar/electro-thermal
conversions,
thermochromism
fabricated
dual
camouflages
by
combining
anisotropic
MXene/reduced
graphene
oxide
hybrid
aerogel
n-octadecane
phase
change
material
in
its
bottom
thermochromic
coating
on
upper
surface.
Benefiting
from
synergetic
heat-transfer
suppression
derived
insulation
of
porous
layer
absorption
phase-change
layer,
can
serve
as
cloak
hide
target
signatures
images
ambient
surroundings
during
day
jungle
at
night
all
scenes
assist
escaping
visual
surveillance
virtue
green
appearance.
For
desert
scenarios,
spontaneously
increase
surface
temperature
via
solar-thermal
energy
conversion,
merging
targets
into
high-temperature
surroundings;
meanwhile,
vary
color
original
yellow,
enabling
visually
disappear
sands
hills.
This
work
provides
promising
strategy
designing
adaptive
adjustable
integrated
counter
multiband
complicated
environments.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
nanomaterials
is
crucial
to
upgrading
modern
industry.
MXene
nanosheets
have
attracted
significant
attention
due
their
superb
resistance
permeation,
diverse
surface
chemical
properties,
impressive
mechanical
and
metal‐like
electrical
thermal
conductivity,
etc.,
providing
unique
advantages
in
various
technical
fields.
When
are
combined
with
polymers
form
functional
coatings,
applications
span
multiple
fields,
including
anticorrosion,
wear
resistance,
flame‐retardancy,
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding,
de‐icing.
This
review,
conjunction
MXene's
barrier
property,
lubricity,
stability,
photothermal
conversion
discusses
detail
the
MXene‐based
polymer
coatings.
Additionally,
it
examines
dispersion
interaction
within
coatings
role
functionalized
polymers.
Finally,
based
on
current
research
status
emerging
needs,
challenges
future
opportunities
a
targeted
manner
discussed.
review
aims
summarize
existing
results
put
forward
an
objective
fair
point
view,
constructive
reference
for
nanofunctional
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(32)
Published: March 21, 2024
Abstract
Ice
accretion
can
significantly
impact
the
efficiency
and
safety
of
outdoor
equipment.
Solar‐thermal
superhydrophobic
surface
is
an
effective
strategy
for
anti‐icing
deicing.
However,
droplets
easily
turn
to
Wenzel
state
during
icing
melting
cycle
processes,
increasing
adhesion
making
difficult
remove
from
surface.
In
this
work,
a
triple‐scale
solar‐thermal
prepared
on
stainless
steel
304
by
etching,
in
situ
oxidation,
spin‐coating
TiN
nanoparticles
highly
efficient
deicing
anti‐icing.
The
multi‐scale
structure
enabled
recover
Cassie
completely
after
melting.
contact
angle
decreased
162.5°
136.7°
process
gradually
increased
162.1°
process.
addition,
metal
oxides
exhibit
high
solar
absorptivity
(
=
0.925).
synergistic
effect
superhydrophobicity
performance
endowed
designed
with
excellent
performance.
This
work
contributed
practical
development
applications
based
surfaces.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 391 - 391
Published: March 13, 2024
Superhydrophobic
surfaces,
characterized
by
exceptional
water
repellency
and
self-cleaning
properties,
have
gained
significant
attention
for
their
diverse
applications
across
industries.
This
review
paper
comprehensively
explores
the
theoretical
foundations,
various
fabrication
methods,
applications,
associated
challenges
of
superhydrophobic
surfaces.
The
section
investigates
underlying
principles,
focusing
on
models
such
as
Young’s
equation,
Wenzel
Cassie–Baxter
states,
dynamics
wetting.
Various
methods
are
explored,
ranging
from
microstructuring
nanostructuring
techniques
to
advanced
material
coatings,
shedding
light
evolution
surface
engineering.
extensive
spanning
technologies
oil–water
separation,
systematically
discussed,
emphasizing
potential
contributions
fields
healthcare,
energy,
environmental
protection.
Despite
promising
attributes,
surfaces
also
face
challenges,
including
durability
scalability
issues,
concerns,
limitations
in
achieving
multifunctionality,
which
discussed
this
paper.
By
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
current
state
research,
aims
guide
future
investigations
inspire
innovations
development
utilization
these
fascinating
