Multi-functional polyelectrolyte materials in photothermal interfacial evaporation for clean water production
Freshwater scarcity has become one of the major obstacles threatening human
development, while renewable energy technologies represented by solar energy are …
development, while renewable energy technologies represented by solar energy are …
Plant-inspired surfaces and interfaces for sustainable technologies
The flora and fauna in nature endow the Earth with a flourishing scene of prosperity with
their diverse appearances, colors and patterns, constituting common biopolymers and …
their diverse appearances, colors and patterns, constituting common biopolymers and …
Novel Sponge-Based Carbonaceous Hydrogel for a Highly Efficient Interfacial Photothermal-Driven Atmospheric Water Generator
X Hou, F Dong, H Fan, H Wang, W Yu… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
A high-performance atmospheric water generator based on continuous adsorption–
desorption of liquid hygroscopic agents was constructed by applying interfacial …
desorption of liquid hygroscopic agents was constructed by applying interfacial …
Achieving ultra-low latent heat of water evaporation in capillary water by regulating hydrophilic groups and pore structure of cellulose/chitosan gel
D Liang, J Tang, Q Sun, W Zhao, J Li, Y Liu, Z Liu… - Carbohydrate …, 2025 - Elsevier
Given the abundant solar energy resources and remarkable heat utilization efficiency, solar
interfacial evaporation is a promising approach in addressing the global freshwater crisis …
interfacial evaporation is a promising approach in addressing the global freshwater crisis …
[HTML][HTML] Bio-inspired magnetically induced self-assembling Janus solar evaporator with antifouling and antiscaling properties
P Huang, C Huang, Y Sun, Z Zhao, L Yang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Engineering solar evaporators with Janus structures is crucial for facilitating water transition
and heat localization to enhance water evaporation efficiency. However, the fragile …
and heat localization to enhance water evaporation efficiency. However, the fragile …
Bioinspired porous spindle-knotted sponge evaporator prepared with a chemically reactive ink coating for efficient solar desalination
Y Yao, J Du, X Yan, B Shang, R Zhang, J Huang… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The multi-scale structural design of solar evaporators was considered one of the methods to
improve the photothermal performance by enhancing light absorption and optimizing the …
improve the photothermal performance by enhancing light absorption and optimizing the …
Advanced Bionic 3D Interfacial Solar Steam Generator With One‐way Water Supply for Highly Efficient Desalination and Oil‐Fouling Prevention
Interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG) employed for seawater desalination and
wastewater purification shows great promise to alleviate global freshwater scarcity …
wastewater purification shows great promise to alleviate global freshwater scarcity …
[HTML][HTML] Ultrathin electrospun nanofibrous membranes based on poly (γ-benzyl-L-glutamate)
M Souibgui, Z Morávková, OP Georgievski… - The Journal of …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Ultrathin electrospun nanofibrous membranes (NfMs) based on poly (γ-benzyl-L-
glutamate)(PBLG) were prepared. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed the …
glutamate)(PBLG) were prepared. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed the …
3D‐Printed Hemispherical Capillaries for Solar Water Evaporation
X Liu, Q Liu, Z Liu, G Liu - Solar RRL - Wiley Online Library
Solar interfacial evaporation offers a sustainable method to extract fresh water from
seawater, but is often constrained by salt accumulation. A 3D‐printed hemispherical solar …
seawater, but is often constrained by salt accumulation. A 3D‐printed hemispherical solar …