[HTML][HTML] Recent innovations in 3D solar evaporators and their functionalities

Y Liang, D Wang, H Yu, X Wu, Y Lu, X Yang, G Owens… - Science Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Minimizing enthalpy of evaporation in solar steam generation: An emerging strategy beyond theoretical evaporation limitation

J Sun, S Zhao, X Wang, W Kong, W Li, S Wang, S Liu… - Materials Today, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar steam generation presents a promising solution to address water shortages in an eco-
friendly and low-cost manner. Numerous broad-band light absorbers and topological …

Vermiculite-derived MgFe nanosheet-enhanced hydrogel with dual photothermal and photocatalytic Fenton functions for solar water purification

Y Lu, Z Li, J Liang, X Xu, G Zhang, H Min - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid expansion of industrial activities and urbanization has exacerbated environmental
and water pollution. Solar water evaporation is a promising technique for water purification …

Simultaneous Salt Rejection and Heat Localization Via Engineering Macrochannels in Morning Glory‐Shaped 3D Evaporator

Z Mao, Y Han, J Shen, L Zhang, Y **e, J Liu… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Solar desalination is a promising solution for alleviating water scarcity due to its low‐cost,
environmentally friendly, and off‐grid capabilities. However, simultaneous salt rejection and …

Inclined interfacial solar evaporator using polypyrrole/polydopamine composites for efficient desalination and salinity-driven electricity generation

C Cheng, J Fang, Y Chai, R Yuan, H Liu - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Water-electricity cogeneration using solar energy is an innovative technology to address
global freshwater shortages and energy demands. Here, we designed an inclined …

Spongy polyelectolyte hydrogel for efficient Solar-Driven interfacial evaporation with high salt resistance and compression resistance

J Zhao, A Chu, J Chen, P Qiao, J Fang, Z Yang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The hydrogel-based evaporator for interface evaporation provides a method for sustainable
freshwater production. However, salt accumulation on the surface of the steam generator …

Crystal Water in Minerals Modulates Oxygen Activation for Hydrogen Peroxide Photosynthesis

C **ng, Y Zou, M Xu, L Ling - Environmental Science & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Sunlight-responsive minerals contribute significantly to biogeochemical cycles by activating
oxygen (O2) to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, the role of crystal water …

Marangoni-driven regional salt deposition in self-cleaning paper based evaporators for stable and high-performance desalination

Y **e, J Su, W Du, C Ji, K Zhang, J Wang, Y Xu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
Sunlight is a mainstream source of energy for obtaining fresh water through a three-
dimensional (3D) evaporator in the development of seawater desalination. Controlling salt …

Bioinspired 1D structures for water harvesting: Theory, design and application

X Wang, H Luo, N Luo, H Wei, X Zhou, B Qin… - Chemical Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
The scarcity of water represents a significant challenge confronting the global community.
One of the viable strategies to mitigate the water crisis involves the extraction of moisture …

Embedded solar-powered hydrogel evaporator for enhancing uranium extraction from seawater

Z Wang, Y Li, F Liu, H Shao, Y Yang, L Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
Compared to the 6.08 million tons of uranium found on land, the oceans contain a
staggering 4.5 billion tons, offering nearly limitless potential fuel for the nuclear industry …