Tree-inspired braiding fibrous frameworks enabling high-efficiency and salt-rejecting solar evaporation
Duo Xu, Can Ge, Ze Chen, Yingcun Liu, Tao Chen, Chong Gao, Keshuai Liu, Weilin Xu, Qian Zhang, Jian Fang
Abstract
The morphology of trees with strong trunks and lush leaves was mimicked to regulate the micro/macrostructure distribution and illumination area. A rational structural engineering strategy is proposed to perform stable desalination.
Topics & Concepts
EvaporationTree (set theory)DesalinationMaterials scienceRational designEnvironmental scienceNanotechnologyMathematicsChemistryGeographyMeteorologyBiochemistryMembraneMathematical analysisSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsPhase Change Materials Research