Wet Chemical‐Assisted 3D Printing Multiple Biomimetic Structural‐Wetting Dual‐Gradient Material for Efficient Fog Harvesting
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202424793
Abstract: Collecting water from the atmosphere is an effective method to alleviate water scarcity. Efforts to enhance fog harvesting focus on optimizing three key processes: fog capture, droplet condensation, and droplet transportation. Inspired by spider webs… read more here.
Keywords: wet chemical; fog harvesting; dual gradient; water ... See more keywords
Using Paper as a Biomimetic Fog Harvesting Material
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202301048
Abstract: This study identifies important factors for designing an effective biomimetic paper‐based fog harvesting substrate by examining the harvesting properties of different surfaces, including glass, polyethylene, and superhydrophobic paper. In laboratory‐scale fogging tests, the wetting behavior… read more here.
Keywords: using paper; paper biomimetic; fog harvesting; paper ... See more keywords
Ultraslippery Surface for Efficient Fog Harvesting and Anti-Icing/Fouling.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405875
Abstract: The conventional Slippery Liquid Infused Porous Surface (SLIPS) encounters challenges such as silicone oil leakage and complex manufacturing of rough substrate structures. Thus, it is crucial to develop a lubricant that is highly adaptable and… read more here.
Keywords: fog harvesting; surface efficient; ultraslippery surface; surface ... See more keywords
Bioinspired 1D Anisotropic Double-Spiral Metal Wires for Efficient Fog Harvesting.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202408878
Abstract: Innovative design strategies of fog harvesting devices (FHDs) demonstrate promising remedy for water crisis in arid areas. 1D FHDs ensure unimpeded wind circulation and can be manufactured more cost-effectively for extensive regions. Inspired by cactus… read more here.
Keywords: fog harvesting; efficient fog; spiral metal; metal wires ... See more keywords
All-dry patterning method to fabricate hydrophilic/hydrophobic surface for fog harvesting
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DOI: 10.1007/s00396-020-04656-x
Abstract: Inspired by natural creatures that live in the arid climate, fog harvesting can be an efficient approach to overcome freshwater scarcity. Fog harvesting ability of the creatures is mainly based on wettability differences of their… read more here.
Keywords: patterning method; hydrophilic hydrophobic; fabricate hydrophilic; dry patterning ... See more keywords
Beetle-Inspired Dual-Directional Janus Pumps with Interfacial Asymmetric Wettability for Enhancing Fog Harvesting.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14808
Abstract: Fog-harvesting devices (FHDs) have been widely explored and applied to alleviate the shortage of fresh water. However, during the fog collection process, how to maintain a balance between fog capture and water removal behaviors to… read more here.
Keywords: directional janus; water; dual directional; janus ... See more keywords
Advanced Fog Harvesting Method by Coupling Plasma and Micro/Nano Materials.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17348
Abstract: Harvesting fog is a potential and effective way to alleviate the crisis of water resource shortage. A highly efficient and economical fog harvesting method has always been a global and common goal. Here, a promising… read more here.
Keywords: harvesting method; fog harvesting; method; micro nano ... See more keywords
Efficient Fog-Harvesting Origami Fan.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c14849
Abstract: Fog harvesting represents a promising strategy to address the global freshwater shortage. To enhance the water collection efficiency, diverse geometric structures that can effectively drive water droplet movement are essential. Inspired by the Livistona chinensis… read more here.
Keywords: fog harvesting; water; efficiency; origami fan ... See more keywords
Biomimetic Janus Membranes Fabricated via Single-Step Electrospinning: Bead-on-String Architecture for Enhanced Atmospheric Fog Harvesting
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c01849
Abstract: To address water scarcity in arid regions, this study proposes a high-efficiency fog harvesting material development strategy based on wettability gradient regulation. Controllable assembly of polyvinyl chloride nanofibers with bead-on-string structures on hydrophilic substrate surfaces… read more here.
Keywords: fog harvesting; water; janus membrane; bead string ... See more keywords
Durability improvement strategies for wettable fog harvesting devices inspired by spider silk fibers: a review.
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DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02697g
Abstract: Water scarcity is a persistent challenge, and in this case, the freshwater content in the air and water collection phenomena observed in nature provide ideas for fog harvesting. The fog-harvesting capabilities of natural spider silk… read more here.
Keywords: fog harvesting; spider silk; improvement strategies; durability ... See more keywords
Anti-clogging and anti-tangling fog harvesting with 3D-printed mesh-harp hybrids
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DOI: 10.1039/d5ta02686e
Abstract: The practicality and efficiency of fog harvesting are dramatically improved by developing mesh-harp hybrids that bypass the clogging issue of mesh harvesters and the elastocapillary tangling issue of fog harps. read more here.
Keywords: mesh harp; fog harvesting; harp hybrids; clogging anti ... See more keywords