A scalable, eco-friendly, and ultrafast solar steam generator fabricated using evolutional 3D printing
Suyuan Zhou, Shaolong Huang, Yan Ming, Yaojia Long, Huawei Liang, Shuangchen Ruan, Y. J. Zeng, Hongzhi Cui
Abstract
A 3D-printed solar steam evaporator with microporous capillary channels is reported, which exhibits eco-friendliness, ultrafast solar steam generation, and superior outstanding antifouling properties.
Topics & Concepts
Microporous materialUltrashort pulseMaterials scienceEnvironmentally friendlyProcess engineeringGenerator (circuit theory)Boiler (water heating)Capillary actionEvaporatorOptoelectronicsWaste managementEngineeringMechanical engineeringComposite materialOpticsPower (physics)LaserHeat exchangerPhysicsQuantum mechanicsEcologyBiologySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials