Carbon nanotubes@silicone solar evaporators with controllable salt-tolerance for efficient water evaporation in a closed system
Tao Hu, Kai Chen, Lingxiao Li, Junping Zhang
Abstract
Carbon nanotubes@silicone solar evaporators with a superhydrophobic core and superhydrophilic shell are prepared for efficient water evaporation in the closed system.
Topics & Concepts
Carbon nanotubeEvaporationMaterials scienceSuperhydrophilicitySiliconeChemical engineeringCarbon fibersNanotechnologyComposite materialWettingMeteorologyEngineeringComposite numberPhysicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsAdsorption and Cooling Systems