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A heterogeneous nanocomposite architecture with contrasting thermal conductivity and hydrophilicity for synergistic solar-thermal storage and evaporation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: for 30 minutes even when sunlight dims. The integrated device produces twice as much water as the hydrogel evaporator alone under intermittent lighting. This work presents an effective strategy for extending water generation capabilities under intermittent sunlight.

Source: Materials Horizons

DOI: 10.1039/d5mh00302d

Authors: Kit-Ying Chan, Xiuli Dong, Yunfei Yang, Xiaomeng Zhao, Duo Li, Mengyang Xu, Xuemin Yin, Zhenyu Wang, Xi Shen

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Jiangnan University

Language: English

Topic: Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Environment and Ecology Bureau, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Environment and Conservation Fund, Young Scientists Fund

Awards: G1449083269, G1785059831, G3130045866, G3433036012, G430011579, G5751475867, G6271259167, G638724184, G7795667631, Multiscale engineering of three-dimensional graphene/polymer composites for highly-efficient solar thermal energy applications, G918155375

OpenAlex ID: W4409405740

FWCI: 1.806

Cites: 45

Cited by: 13

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