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Passive Solar-driven Interfacial Evaporation Nanosystems: Beyond Desalination Towards Multiple Applications

Author(s): Minhao Sheng, Xiaoqing Bin, Yawei Yang* and Wenxiu Que

Volume 17, Issue 3, 2023

Published on: 18 April, 2022

Page: [176 - 182] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/1872210516666220203093217

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Abstract

Recently, passive solar-driven interfacial evaporation has become one of the fastest-growing technologies for solar energy utilization and desalination. Herein this patent, we provide an overview of other emerging and potential applications of evaporation nanosystems beyond desalination, i.e., electricity generation, organics rejection, and sterilization. These extended functions can be a benefit for energy and environmental issues.

Keywords: Solar energy, interfacial evaporation, desalination, electricity generation, organics rejection, sterilization.

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