Phase‐Separated Polyzwitterionic Hydrogels with Tunable Sponge‐Like Structures for Stable Solar Steam Generation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202214045
Abstract: Solar steam generation (SSG) through hydrogel‐based evaporators has shown great promise for freshwater production. However, developing hydrogel‐based evaporators with stable SSG performance in high‐salinity brines remains challenging. Herein, phase‐separated polyzwitterionic hydrogel‐based evaporators are presented with… read more here.
Keywords: sponge like; steam generation; solar steam; separated polyzwitterionic ... See more keywords
Tailoring Graphene Oxide-Based Aerogels for Efficient Solar Steam Generation under One Sun.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604031
Abstract: Graphene oxide-based aerogels with carefully tailored properties are developed to enable efficient solar steam generation. Aerogels, with inherent porous structures, are excellent thermal insulators and provide channels for water supply and vapor escape. With enhanced… read more here.
Keywords: solar steam; efficient solar; steam generation; graphene oxide ... See more keywords
Side Area-Assisted 3D Evaporator with Antibiofouling Function for Ultra-Efficient Solar Steam Generation.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102258
Abstract: Solar-driven interfacial steam generation (SISG) has been recognized as a promising strategy to solve water shortages in an eco-friendly and low-cost way. However, the practical application of SISG is vitally restricted by some inherent limits,… read more here.
Keywords: side area; assisted evaporator; evaporator; area assisted ... See more keywords
A Wave‐Driven Piezoelectrical Film for Interfacial Steam Generation: Beyond the Limitation of Hydrogel
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204187
Abstract: Solar interfacial vapor generation based on low evaporation energy requirements is an effective technology to speed up water purification under natural sunlight, offering great potential to alleviate the current global water crisis. The external electric… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; water; energy; steam generation ... See more keywords
Carbonized loofah and MOF‐801 of synergistic effect for efficient solar steam generation
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DOI: 10.1002/er.6547
Abstract: Water transport capacity is one of the key factors for solar steam generation. Inspired by the transportation of water by vascular bundles in plants, the economical carbonized loofah (CL) with reticular structure and MOF‐801 with… read more here.
Keywords: solar steam; water; mof 801; steam generation ... See more keywords
2D Higher-Metal Nitride Nanosheets for Solar Steam Generation.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201770
Abstract: Higher-metal (HM) nitrides are a fascinating family of materials being increasingly researched due to their unique physical and chemical properties. However, few focus on investigating their application in a solar steam generation because the controllable… read more here.
Keywords: higher metal; nitride nanosheets; steam generation; solar steam ... See more keywords
Investigation on enhancing effects of Au nanoparticles on solar steam generation in graphene oxide nanofluids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.12.054
Abstract: Abstract Solar vapor generation enabled by nanoparticles is a green, efficient and direct approach to utilize solar energy. In this work, nanocomposites of graphene oxide (GO) and gold (Au) nanoparticles were prepared to generate solar… read more here.
Keywords: graphene oxide; investigation enhancing; generation; steam generation ... See more keywords
Durable, scalable and affordable iron (III) based coconut husk photothermal material for highly efficient solar steam generation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2021.115280
Abstract: Abstract Biomass-based photothermal materials, being fabricated based on agricultural waste, are widely applied in solar steam generation (SSG) recently. The evaporation rate of the SSG systems while utilizing these materials can reach 1.4–1.6 kg m-2 h-1 under 1… read more here.
Keywords: coconut husk; photothermal material; material; steam generation ... See more keywords
Two-fluid modeling of direct steam generation in the receiver of parabolic trough solar collector with non-uniform heat flux
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.120308
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the thermo-hydrodynamics of direct steam generation in the receiver of parabolic trough solar collector have been investigated using a two-fluid modeling approach. The numerical models for solving the conservation equations, turbulence… read more here.
Keywords: heat; bar; receiver; steam generation ... See more keywords
Solar steam generation enabled by iron oxide nanoparticles: Prototype experiments and theoretical model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2020.119987
Abstract: Abstract Photo-thermal evaporation of nanofluids has potential applications in solar desalination, micro-CHP (combined heat and power) and domestic off-grid disinfection. In this research, we reproduced the process experimentally using 110-nm iron oxide particles dispersed in… read more here.
Keywords: iron oxide; model; steam generation; solar steam ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional hierarchical oxygen vacancy-rich WO3-decorated Ni foam evaporator for high-efficiency solar-driven interfacial steam generation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.06.065
Abstract: Solar steam generation is considered to be an effective strategy to alleviate the global water shortage problem. Therefore, exploring highly efficient and thermal stability photothermal conversion materials is highly essential and urgent. In this work,… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; oxygen; evaporator; steam generation ... See more keywords