Bio-inspired vertically aligned polyaniline nanofiber layers enabling extremely high-efficiency solar membrane distillation for water purification
Yubing Peng, Yunjie Wang, Wen‐Wei Li, Jian Jin
Abstract
A bio-inspired PANI nanofiber layer was fabricated on the surface of a hydrophobic PVDF microfiltration membrane for solar-driven distillation. This membrane possesses high solar energy-to-collected water efficiency for freshwater production under one sun irradiation.
Topics & Concepts
Membrane distillationMaterials scienceMembraneNanofiberPolyanilineDistillationChemical engineeringMicrofiltrationLayer (electronics)Solar energyNanotechnologyDesalinationChromatographyComposite materialChemistryPolymerPolymerizationEngineeringEcologyBiologyBiochemistrySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane Separation TechnologiesSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems