A platinum-based photothermal polymer with intermolecular/ligand-to-ligand charge transfer for efficient and sustainable solar-powered desalination
Miao Zhang, Md. Nahian Al Subri Ivan, Yingjie Sun, Zikang Li, Shuvra Saha, Safayet Ahmed, Huiying Liu, Yidi Wang, Yuen Hong Tsang, Wai‐Yeung Wong
Abstract
A platinum-based organometallic polymer is developed with a broad absorption spectrum and high photo-to-thermal conversion capability, which can be used to fabricate a solar evaporator for seawater desalination with high operational stability.
Topics & Concepts
DesalinationPlatinumMaterials sciencePolymerLigand (biochemistry)Photothermal therapyEvaporatorThermal stabilityIntermolecular forceChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryMoleculeComposite materialEngineeringAerospace engineeringMembraneBiochemistryGas compressorReceptorSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane Separation TechnologiesSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems