Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
Abstract
Sunlight/electricity‐driven
thermal
evaporation
has
been
demonstrated
as
a
promising
strategy
to
obtain
distilled
water
from
seawater,
but
their
practical
applications
are
still
limited
by
unsatisfactory
photoabsorption
and
serious
water‐electrolysis
during
photothermal/electrothermal
evaporation.
Inspired
Paradisaeidae's
feather
electric
kettle,
the
biomimetic
design
of
fabrics
for
realizing
all‐weather
is
reported.
The
composed
fiber
bundles
with
carbon
(CF)
core
polypyrrole‐decorated
TiO
2
nanorod‐array
shell.
Such
CF/TiO
/PPy
fabric
exhibits
broad‐spectral
(280–2500
nm)
an
efficiency
95.5%
due
light‐trapping
effect,
it
shows
rate
(2.2
kg
m
−2
h
−1
)
under
1
sun.
Additionally,
demonstrates
good
electrothermal
performance
suppressed
owing
conductivity
CF
shielding
effect
nanorod‐array‐shell,
resulting
in
high
7.9
3
V.
Importantly,
combined
effects
sun
V,
achieves
exciting
9.1
,
even
without
solid‐salt
accumulation
long‐term
process
(10
h),
benefiting
efficient
photo/electrothermal
conversion
sufficient
water‐supplementation
thermosiphon
effect.
Thus,
present
supplies
new
path
realize
seawater
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(26)
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024
Abstract
Intermittent
sunlight
irradiation
severely
limits
the
performance
of
solar
evaporators
for
electricity
output
and
freshwater
production.
To
address
this
issue,
a
hierarchical‐structured
three‐dimentional
(3D)
evaporator
to
simultaneously
enhance
voltage
production
by
integrating
paraffin‐type
phase
change
material
(PCM)
with
circular
concave‐shaped
3D
supporter
covered
carbon‐black‐nanoparticles‐modified
poly(ethylene
terephthalate)
fabric
(PMCB)
is
developed.
In
developed
evaporator,
3D‐printed
can
trap
improve
energy
absorption,
PMCB
obtained
from
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
modification
adequately
absorb
generation
water
evaporation,
resulting
in
maximum
3.51
V
high
evaporation
rate
4.0
kg
m
−2
h
−1
under
natural
illumination.
Owing
introduction
PCM,
obtains
decrease
time
required
charging
capacitor
57.9%
an
increase
29.9%
compared
counterpart
without
PCM.
Through
rationally
utilizing
photothermal
stored
PCM
innovatively
supporter,
exhibits
great
application
potential
simultaneous
supply
intermittent
irradiation.
Abstract
Interfacial
solar
steam
generators
(ISSGs)
can
capture
energy
and
concentrate
the
heat
at
gas–liquid
interface,
resulting
in
efficient
water
evaporation.
However,
traditional
ISSGs
have
limitations
long‐term
seawater
desalination
processes,
such
as
limited
light
absorption
area,
slow
transport
speed,
severe
surface
salt
accumulation,
weak
mechanical
performance.
Inspired
by
lotus
seedpods,
a
novel
ISSG
(rGO‐SA‐PSF)
is
developed
treating
3D
warp‐knitted
spacer
fabric
with
plasma
(PSF)
combining
it
sodium
alginate
(SA)
reduces
graphene
oxide
(rGO).
The
rGO‐SA‐PSF
utilizes
core‐suction
effect
to
achieve
rapid
pumping
employs
aerogel
encapsulate
plasma‐treated
yarns
create
seedpod‐inspired
hydrophilic
stems,
innovatively
constructing
multiple
directional
channels.
Simultaneously,
large
holes
of
on
upper
layer
form
head
concave
holes,
enabling
capture.
Under
1
kW
m
−2
illumination,
exhibits
evaporation
rate
1.85
kg
h
−1
,
an
efficiency
96.4%.
Additionally,
shows
superior
tolerance
(with
no
accumulation
during
continuous
for
10
10%
brine)
self‐desalination
performance
processes.
This
biomimetic
offers
promising
solution
stable
wastewater
purification.
Abstract
Solar‐powered
interfacial
heating
has
emerged
as
a
sustainable
technology
for
hybrid
applications
with
minimal
carbon
footprints.
Aerogels,
hydrogels,
and
sponges/foams
are
the
main
building
blocks
state‐of‐the‐art
photothermal
materials.
However,
these
conventional
three‐dimensional
(3D)
structures
related
fabrication
technologies
intrinsically
fail
to
maximize
important
performance‐enhancing
strategies
this
still
faces
several
performance
roadblocks.
Herein,
monolithic,
self‐standing,
durable
aerogel
matrices
developed
based
on
composite
inks
ink‐extrusion
3D
printing,
delivering
all‐in‐one
steam
generators
(SGs).
Rapid
prototyping
of
multiscale
hierarchical
synergistically
reduce
energy
demand
evaporation,
expand
actual
evaporation
areas,
generate
massive
environmental
input,
improve
mass
flows.
Under
1
sun,
high
water
rates
3.74
kg
m
−2
h
−1
in
calm
air
25.3
at
gentle
breeze
2
s
achieved,
ranking
among
best‐performing
solar‐powered
SGs.
3D‐printed
microchannels
hydrophobic
modification
deliver
an
icephobic
surface
aerogels,
leading
self‐propelled
rapid
removal
ice
droplets.
This
work
shines
light
rational
materials,
not
merely
breaking
through
constraints
clean
production,
but
also
discovering
new
functions
deicing.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(10), С. 13060 - 13070
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Hierarchical
structure
and
surface
topography
play
pivotal
roles
in
developing
high-performance
solar-driven
evaporators
for
clean
water
production;
however,
there
exists
a
notable
gap
research
addressing
simultaneous
modulation
of
internal
microstructure
hydrogels
to
enhance
both
solar
steam
generation
performance
desalination
efficiency.
Herein,
anisotropic
poly(vinyl
alcohol)/MXene
composite
efficient
evaporation
wastewater
purification
are
fabricated
using
template-assisted
directional
freezing
approach
followed
by
precise
wettability
modulation.
The
resultant
exhibit
vertically
oriented
channels
that
ensure
fast
supply
during
evaporation,
their
alcohol)
skeletons
can
reduce
the
vaporization
enthalpy
hydrogels.
incorporation
MXene
sheets
enables
light
absorption
solar-thermal
conversion
while
providing
structural
reinforcement
More
importantly,
as-created
undulating
surface,
featuring
modulated
hydrophilic
troughs
hydrophobic
crests,
significantly
enhances
solar–thermal
efficiency,
thereby
boosting
performances.
As
result,
hydrogel-based
evaporator
exhibits
an
impressive
rate
2.55
kg
m–2
h–1
under
1
sun
irradiation,
coupled
with
long-term
durability
stability.
Notably,
outstanding
mechanical
robustness
hydrogel
further
high
portability
through
readily
achievable
process
reversible
dehydration/hydration.
Science Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 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
Energy & Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
This
review
examines
nature-inspired
designs
for
solar
interfacial
evaporators,
highlighting
enhancements
in
light
absorption,
thermal
management,
and
water/salt
transport,
while
systematically
evaluating
bionic
design
strategies.
