Ultrahigh-efficiency desalination <i>via</i> a thermally-localized multistage solar still
Zhenyuan Xu, Lenan Zhang, Lin Zhao, Bangjun Li, Bikram Bhatia, Chenxi Wang, Kyle L. Wilke, Youngsup Song, Omar Labban, John H. Lienhard, R.Z. Wang, Evelyn N. Wang
Abstract
Passive vapor generation systems combining interfacial solar heating and vaporization enthalpy recycling enable high-efficient low-cost desalination.
Topics & Concepts
DesalinationVaporizationSolar desalinationMaterials scienceProcess engineeringEnthalpyEnvironmental scienceChemical engineeringEngineering physicsNuclear engineeringThermodynamicsChemistryEngineeringPhysicsBiochemistryMembraneSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsMembrane Separation Technologies