Impact of functional groups on cellulose nanofibers on the state of water molecules, photocatalytic water splitting, and photothermal water evaporation
Weiming Zhou, Hongqiang Huang, Zequn Wang, Swellam W. Sharshir, Chong Wang, Meng An, Liwei Wang, Zhanhui Yuan
Abstract
Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) have emerged as promising candidates for renewable energy and fresh water applications.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyCellulosePhotocatalysisNanofiberEvaporationMoleculeChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhysicsThermodynamicsEngineeringSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques