Electricity generation from phase transitions between liquid and gaseous water

B Shao, Y Song, Z Song, Y Wang… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The ubiquitous and spontaneous phase transitions between liquid and gaseous water
contain substantial energy that can be harvested by emerging hydrovoltaic technologies …

Interfacial solar evaporation based on Janus films: An effective strategy to improve salt tolerance and antifouling performance

F Wang, S Zhao, X Zhang, Z Su - Desalination, 2022 - Elsevier
The emerging interfacial solar evaporation technology is an effective measure to address
freshwater resources, but the complex diversity of sewage is rarely considered. Janus films …

A melanin-inspired robust aerogel for multifunctional water remediation

P Yang, W Bai, Y Zou, X Zhang, Y Yang, G Duan… - Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Solar-driven vapor generation has emerged as a promising wastewater remediation
technology for clean water production. However, the complicated and diversified …

Dual‐Mode Integrated Janus Films with Highly Efficient NaH2PO2‐Enhanced Infrared Radiative Cooling and Solar Heating for Year‐Round Thermal Management

P Yang, J He, Y Ju, Q Zhang, Y Wu, Z Xia… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The currently available materials cannot meet the requirements of human thermal comfort
against the hot and cold seasonal temperature fluctuations. In this study, a dual‐mode Janus …

Xylan-based ratiometric fluorescence carbon dots composite with delignified wood for highly efficient water purification and photothermal conversion

Y Zhang, H Xiao, R Xiong, C Huang - Separation and Purification …, 2023 - Elsevier
Herein, a novel xylan derived carbon dots (XMR-CDs) used as mercury ion (Hg 2+)
ratiometric fluorescence sensor via amidation reaction was firstly prepared. And by …

Multistimuli-responsive actuators derived from natural materials for entirely biodegradable and programmable untethered soft robots

Z Chen, B Gao, P Li, X Zhao, Q Yan, Z Liu, L Xu… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Untethered soft robots have attracted growing attention due to their safe interaction with
living organisms, good flexibility, and accurate remote control. However, the materials …

A Lotus Seedpods‐Inspired Interfacial Solar Steam Generator with Outstanding Salt Tolerance and Mechanical Properties for Efficient and Stable Seawater …

H Ma, L Yu, Z Li, J Chen, J Meng, Q Song, Y Liu… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Interfacial solar steam generators (ISSGs) can capture solar energy and concentrate the
heat at the gas–liquid interface, resulting in efficient water evaporation. However, traditional …

Photothermal-photocatalytic route of MOF-based membrane with nanosheet array structures for solar-driven water purification

X Zhao, Y Jiang, T Wang, Q Lu, K Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is a promising sustainable approach to
mitigate the global energy crisis and clean water scarcity. The advanced interfacial …

Polycondensation-involved melanin-like polymers for enhanced solar energy utilization

W Bai, P Yang, H Zhang, T Wang, Y Yang… - …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Polydopamine (PDA) and poly (5, 6-dihydroxyindole)(PDHI), both typical representatives of
melanin-like polymers, are emerging as promising kinds of photothermal functional …

[HTML][HTML] Highly thermal conductive phase change composites containing Ag-welding graphene framework with excellent solar-thermal conversion and rapid heat …

D Zhang, B Zhou, J Yu, C He, B Wang, Y Feng… - Composites Part A …, 2022 - Elsevier
The anisotropic three-dimensional (3D) Ag-welding graphene framework prepared by
unidirectional ice-templating freezing casting, was used to encapsulate polyethylene glycol …