Solar-powered sustainable water production: state-of-the-art technologies for sunlight–energy–water nexus
Alternative water resources (seawater, brackish water, atmospheric water, sewage, etc.) can
be converted into clean freshwater via high-efficiency, energy-saving, and cost-effective …
be converted into clean freshwater via high-efficiency, energy-saving, and cost-effective …
Contactless steam generation and superheating under one sun illumination
Steam generation using solar energy provides the basis for many sustainable desalination,
sanitization, and process heating technologies. Recently, interest has arisen for low-cost …
sanitization, and process heating technologies. Recently, interest has arisen for low-cost …
Integrated solar-driven PV cooling and seawater desalination with zero liquid discharge
Utilizing the" waste heat" of solar cells for desalination enables the simultaneous production
of freshwater and electricity and represents low barrier-of-entry electricity and freshwater …
of freshwater and electricity and represents low barrier-of-entry electricity and freshwater …
Bifunctional photothermal membrane for high-temperature interfacial solar steam generation and off-grid sterilization
High-temperature solar steam generation is a promising sustainable strategy to alleviate the
global clean water shortage. However, it is challenging to scale up the high-temperature …
global clean water shortage. However, it is challenging to scale up the high-temperature …
Synergistic solar-powered water-electricity generation: An integrated floating system on water
M Liu, Y Sun, K Shao, N Li, J Li, P Murto, Z Wang… - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The global pursuit of sustainable development faces two critical challenges: the scarcity of
clean water and the growing energy crisis. The integration of solar-powered hybrid systems …
clean water and the growing energy crisis. The integration of solar-powered hybrid systems …
Boosting solar steam generation by structure enhanced energy management
Interfacial solar-steam generation is a promising and cost-effective technology for both
desalination and wastewater treatment. This process uses a photothermal evaporator to …
desalination and wastewater treatment. This process uses a photothermal evaporator to …
Three-dimensional solar steam generation device with additional non-photothermal evaporation
The evaporation sites of a solar desalination device were expanded from conventional 2D to
a new type of 3D by leaving the side area of the porous water transporter exposed to the air …
a new type of 3D by leaving the side area of the porous water transporter exposed to the air …
Integrated strategy of solar evaporator and steam collector configurations for interfacial evaporation water purification
The scarcity of freshwater is becoming more pronounced due to the escalation of global
warming and environmental pollution. Considering the enormous availability of seawater …
warming and environmental pollution. Considering the enormous availability of seawater …
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 …
heat at the gas–liquid interface, resulting in efficient water evaporation. However, traditional …
A high efficiency solar steam generation system with using residual heat to enhance steam escape
B Bai, X Yang, R Tian, XX Wang, H Wang - Desalination, 2020 - Elsevier
Solar steam generation has become the most promising solar-thermal applications in recent
years. Scientists often focus on the search for superior materials, efficient structures, while …
years. Scientists often focus on the search for superior materials, efficient structures, while …