A lotus-inspired 3D biomimetic design toward an advanced solar steam evaporator with ultrahigh efficiency and remarkable stability
Rong Zhang, Bo Xiang, Yating Wang, Shaochun Tang, Xiangkang Meng
Abstract
and energy efficiency reaching 153.20% under 1-sun, which exceeds the theoretical limit and is the highest recorded, to the best of our knowledge. Notably, the 3D-LBE also shows impressive pollutant removal capabilities assuring long-term interfacial evaporation stability. The high-performance LBE promises many applications, such as wastewater treatment, sea salt production, and metal recovery.
Topics & Concepts
EvaporatorMaterials scienceEvaporationLotusNanotechnologyLotus effectSolar energyEnergy conversion efficiencyChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsMechanical engineeringChemistryEngineeringHeat exchangerThermodynamicsPhysicsElectrical engineeringBotanyOrganic chemistryRaw materialBiologySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsHeat Transfer and Optimization