Localized interfacial activation effect within interconnected porous photothermal matrix to promote solar-driven water evaporation
Jingjing Zhang, Jiaxiang Ma, Dongmei Liu, Dongmei Liu, Dongqing Liu, Dongqing Liu, Yu Han, Ying Xu, Fuyi Cui, Wei Wang
Abstract
A localized interfacial activation strategy for enhancing solar evaporation is proposed via an interconnected porous photothermal matrix weakening the vaporization enthalpy of interfacial water molecules by its localized amphiphilic micro-skeleton.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyEvaporationVaporizationMaterials sciencePorosityChemical engineeringMatrix (chemical analysis)MoleculeEnthalpyAmphiphileNanotechnologyComposite materialPolymerChemistryThermodynamicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringPhysicsCopolymerSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsThermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies