Marine biomass-derived, hygroscopic and temperature-responsive hydrogel beads for atmospheric water harvesting and solar-powered irrigation
Xue-Mei Chang, Shuai Li, Na Li, Shuxue Wang, Jingjing Li, Cui Guo, Liang Yu, Petri Murto, Xiaofeng Xu
Abstract
Kelp-derived hydrogel beads with self-contained properties are developed via shape-controlled and mass fabrication, demonstrating efficient atmospheric water harvesting and promising solar-powered irrigation.
Topics & Concepts
Environmental scienceBiomass (ecology)IrrigationMaterials scienceEnvironmental engineeringAgronomyBiologySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Materials and Mechanics