Gradient engineering in interfacial evaporation for water, energy, and mineral harvesting
Lin Li, Xisheng Sun, Jie Miao, Haonan Wang, Yongchen Song, Dawei Tang
Abstract
Various energy and mass gradients in solar-driven interfacial evaporation systems are decisive factors for energy and mineral resource harvesting. The guidance of gradient engineering promises to improve the water–energy–mineral supply chains.
Topics & Concepts
EvaporationEnvironmental scienceMaterials scienceChemical engineeringProcess engineeringSoil scienceThermodynamicsEngineeringPhysicsSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods