Stable polyethylene glycol/biochar composite as a cost-effective photothermal absorber for 24 hours of steam and electricity cogeneration
Belal N. Basuny, Doaa A. Kospa, Amr Awad Ibrahim, Ahmed Gebreil
Abstract
. Moreover, 10 continuous hours of evaporation were applied to the composite demonstrating outstanding stability. The composite exhibited high water purification efficiency through solar desalination due to the abundant functional groups on the biochar surface. Finally, the resulting low-cost and highly efficient PCM-based absorber can be used on a wide scale to produce fresh water and energy.
Topics & Concepts
CogenerationPolyethylene glycolBiocharComposite numberPhotothermal therapyChemical engineeringWaste managementMaterials sciencePulp and paper industryChemistryElectricity generationPyrolysisComposite materialOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyEngineeringPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsPhysicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsMembrane Separation Technologies