A bioinspired solar evaporator for continuous and efficient desalination by salt dilution and secretion
Shuqian Zhang, Yang Yuan, Wang Zhang, Fang Song, Jinghan Li, Qinglei Liu, Jiajun Gu, Di Zhang
Abstract
A bioinspired solar evaporator simultaneously realizes high evaporation efficiency, long-term stability and zero liquid discharge in water desalination by combining salt dilution and secretion.
Topics & Concepts
EvaporatorDesalinationDilutionEvaporationSalt (chemistry)Solar desalinationMaterials scienceChemistryThermodynamicsPhysicsOrganic chemistryHeat exchangerMembraneBiochemistrySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane Separation TechnologiesSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems