A carbonized carbon dot-modified starch aerogel for efficient solar-powered water evaporation
Xiaoshi Xu, Qing Chang, Chaorui Xue, Ning Li, Huiqi Wang, Jinlong Yang, Shengliang Hu
Abstract
A new low-cost and eco-friendly solar evaporator made of a carbonized carbon dot-modified starch aerogel (C-CDSA) with a high solar energy conversion efficiency and excellent stability and durability was developed for solar-powered water evaporation.
Topics & Concepts
CarbonizationAerogelMaterials scienceEvaporationEvaporatorCarbon fibersSolar energyDurabilityEnvironmentally friendlyChemical engineeringComposite materialMechanical engineeringPhysicsScanning electron microscopeEngineeringElectrical engineeringHeat exchangerMeteorologyComposite numberEcologyBiologySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsMembrane Separation Technologies