Integrated strategy of solar evaporator and steam collector configurations for interfacial evaporation water purification

Q Zhao, Y Yang, C Pan, B Zhu, Z Sha, Y Wei, W Que - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The scarcity of freshwater is becoming more pronounced due to the escalation of global
warming and environmental pollution. Considering the enormous availability of seawater …

A critical review on polyamide and polyesteramide nanofiltration membranes: Emerging monomeric structures and interfacial polymerization strategies

X Wu, T Chen, G Dong, M Tian, J Wang, R Zhang… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Thin film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membranes—constructed via interfacial
polymerization (IP) of piperazine (PIP) and trimeric chloride (TMC)—have demonstrated …

Pyramid-shaped solar evaporator with high-efficient interfacial evaporation and salt harvesting capability

Y Li, J Zhu, J Liu, S Guo, J Liu, S Lu, B Song - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation shows significant potential for addressing challenges
associated with freshwater shortages and environmental pollution. In this study, a series of …

Full-spectrum-responsive Ti4O7-PVA nanocomposite hydrogel with ultrahigh evaporation rate for efficient solar steam generation

X Xu, Q Zhao, Q Liu, J Qiu, J Li, W Zheng, J Cao… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar steam generation (SSG) via interfacial photothermal conversion has emerged in
sustainable seawater desalination and sewage purification. One of the grand challenges is …

Numerical Simulation Technologies in Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation Processes

Y Wei, Y Yang, Q Zhao, Y Ma, M Qiang, L Fu, Y Liu… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Solar interfacial evaporation technology has the advantages of environmentally conscious
and sustainable benefits. Recent research on light absorption, water transportation, and …

Analysis of critical parameters for material-based solar evaporation

R Fillet, V Nicolas, A Celzard, V Fierro - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2024 - Elsevier
This manuscript presents a critical assessment of water evaporation measurements reported
in solar evaporation studies. To explore the critical properties required for solar evaporator …

Engineering PVDF omniphobic membranes with flower-like micro-nano structures for robust membrane distillation

J Xu, K Guan, P Luo, S He, H Matsuyama, D Zou… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Conventional PVDF membranes are easily wetted and contaminated in membrane
distillation (MD) process, especially when used in separating high-salinity water and oil …

A solar-electric dual-driven microporous hydrogel evaporator for all-weather highly efficient water purification

J Qiu, X Xu, Z Li, Y Hu, G Liu, X Lv, J Xu, B Lu - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar-driven interfacial water evaporation technology holds significant potential for
addressing global water scarcity. However, the variable nature of solar intensity in natural …

Cost-effective seawater desalination by photothermal membranes composed of biopolymers-doped graphene oxide using direct solar steam generation strategy

MIA Ibrahim, ISM Abozamil, MA Abdel-Kawi, M Soliman… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
The current study detailed the impact of the qualitative and quantitative addition of
biopolymers, besides the influence of the drying method on the efficacy of the prepared …

Can the Interfacial Solar Vapor Generation Performance Be Really “Beyond” Theoretical Limit?

F Nawaz, Y Yang, Q Zhao, Y Mo, Z Jiang… - Advanced Energy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The interfacial solar vapor generation (ISVG) process is an environmentally friendly
approach that utilizes solar to produce steam, which can solve the water shortage. Despite …