Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
The
conversion
of
solar
energy
into
heat
for
seawater
desalination
is
emerging
as
a
promising
method.
However,
it
requires
further
research
on
light
absorption,
thermal
management,
and
salt
deposition
to
improve
water
evaporation
rates.
This
study
introduces
3D
evaporator
inspired
by
jellyfish
utilizing
honeycomb
fabric
(HF),
which
capitalizes
synergistic
effect
between
the
periodically
arranged
concave
unit
structure
Chinese
ink
carbon
black
particles
(ink@CB),
achieving
up
98%
absorption
with
ink@CB‐HF.
Additionally,
insulating
foam
effectively
separates
evaporating
layer
from
bulk
water,
thereby
significantly
reduces
loss.
Furthermore,
transport
channel
prepared
hydrophilic
flax
yarns
facilitate
ion
exchange
transport,
preventing
accumulation
in
photothermal
during
evaporation.
results
demonstrate
that
exhibits
an
excellent
rate
1.854
kg
m
−2
h
−1
high
efficiency
92.2%
under
1
sun
illumination.
It
maintains
efficient
even
low
sunlight
or
concentration
conditions.
Notably,
ink@CB‐HF‐foam
sustains
its
stability
throughout
15
cycles.
work
provides
new
approach
design
cost‐effective,
highly
efficient,
durable
evaporators
desalination.
