Functionalizing solar-driven steam generation towards water and energy sustainability
Solar-driven steam generation (SSG) combines solar energy and water, two of Earth's most
abundant yet essential resources, and has garnered widespread attention. Over the past …
abundant yet essential resources, and has garnered widespread attention. Over the past …
Ion pump-inspired biomimetic interfacial evaporation platform for simultaneous seawater desalination, uranium extraction, and electricity generation
To accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), here we
develop an ion pump-inspired biomimetic interfacial evaporation platform (IBIP). Such an …
develop an ion pump-inspired biomimetic interfacial evaporation platform (IBIP). Such an …
A review of the conversion of wood biomass into high-performance bulk biochar: Pretreatment, modification, characterization, and wastewater application
Y Zhang, X Zhang, Z Zhou, G Liu, C Wang - Separation and Purification …, 2025 - Elsevier
Biochar derived from waste biomass gains increasing global attention due to unique
properties such as abundant resources, low cost, and environmental friendliness. Wood …
properties such as abundant resources, low cost, and environmental friendliness. Wood …
Solar-driven fast and selective extraction of lithium from seawater enabled by unidirectional photothermal conversion and confined crystallization with facile synthesis …
Lithium extraction from seawater offers a promising solution to mitigating the shortage of
terrestrial lithium resources. Photothermal evaporation, which received tremendous attention …
terrestrial lithium resources. Photothermal evaporation, which received tremendous attention …
An orientational graphene/bamboo evaporator for efficient solar-powered steam generation and desalination
Q Feng, J Lu, Z Wan, S Tan, C Chen, W Wu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar-powered steam generation and desalination by interfacial solar steam generation
(ISSG) are promising techniques for addressing the freshwater shortage. However, the …
(ISSG) are promising techniques for addressing the freshwater shortage. However, the …
rGO/Ti3C2 MXene synergistic spontaneous realization of efficient clean water production and pollutant degradation
L Lin, D Li, S Xu, F Wang, L Li, L Zhang, J Li - Desalination, 2025 - Elsevier
Global water scarcity and pollution problems are becoming increasingly serious. Although
solar steam generation has demonstrated efficient applications in photothermal …
solar steam generation has demonstrated efficient applications in photothermal …
A bioinspired photothermal evaporator for enhanced salt separation during saline soil remediation
P Wu, D Zhou, Y Li, X Yang, Y Shi, X Shi, G Owens… - Desalination, 2025 - Elsevier
Soil salinization is a major global challenge for agriculture and ecosystems, with current
remediation methods limited by lengthy operation times, high costs, significant energy …
remediation methods limited by lengthy operation times, high costs, significant energy …
Numerical study on solar trough collectors: Optimizing heat transfer with ternary nanoparticles in ionic base fluid and spinning tube fins
The present study investigates the simultaneous influence of ternary nanoparticles in an
ionic-based liquid ([EMIM][BF 4]) within a parabolic solar trough collector (PTC) tube for heat …
ionic-based liquid ([EMIM][BF 4]) within a parabolic solar trough collector (PTC) tube for heat …