Double-gradient-structured composite aerogels for ultra-high-performance moisture energy harvesting
Xuezhong Zhang, Zijian Dai, Jie Chen, Xin Chen, Xiong Lin, Shuang Yang, Kai Wu, Qiang Fu, Hua Deng
Abstract
Herein, an innovative moisture-electricity generator (MEG) with a high power density (32.59 μW cm −2 ) and long endurance (>120 h) has been developed through the construction of a double-gradient structure, including an ion density gradient and hydrophilic gradient, aerogel.
Topics & Concepts
AerogelMoistureMaterials scienceComposite numberPower densityComposite materialTemperature gradientDensity gradientGenerator (circuit theory)Power (physics)MeteorologyPhysicsThermodynamicsQuantum mechanicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsAdsorption and Cooling SystemsSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity