A tree-root mimicked Janus evaporator for solar evaporation of saturated saline water
Zhaolong Wang, Ziheng Zhan, Yinfeng Li, Mingzhu Xie, Hui Kong, Huigao Duan, Yongping Chen
Abstract
We demonstrate a new type of solar evaporation system with microchannels and macrochannels possessing different wettabilities working as Janus devices inspired by poplar trees, leading to effective water evaporation and salt rejection performance for saturated saline water.
Topics & Concepts
EvaporationJanusEvaporatorSaline waterMaterials scienceSalineSalt (chemistry)Environmental scienceSalinityChemistryNanotechnologyMechanical engineeringThermodynamicsEngineeringPhysicsGeologyBiologyHeat exchangerEndocrinologyOceanographyPhysical chemistrySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicitySolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems