Hygroscopic photothermal beads from marine polysaccharides: demonstration of efficient atmospheric water production, indoor humidity control and photovoltaic panel cooling
Jintao He, Na Li, Shuxue Wang, Shuai Li, Chuanfei Wang, Liang Yu, Petri Murto, Xiaofeng Xu
Abstract
A sorbent-based atmospheric water generator is developed via facile integration of marine polysaccharide, hygroscopic salt and photothermal polymer in a bead-like hollow structure, demonstrating promising energy-wise and sustainable applications.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyMaterials scienceHumidityPhotovoltaic systemSorbentSustainable productionPolymerChemical engineeringNanotechnologyComposite materialChemistryProduction (economics)MeteorologyOrganic chemistryMacroeconomicsPhysicsBiologyEngineeringEcologyEconomicsAdsorptionSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsThermal Radiation and Cooling TechnologiesSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems