Recent advances in interfacial solar vapor generation: clean water production and beyond
Shudong Yu, Yuheng Gu, Xujiang Chao, Guanghan Huang, Dahua Shou
Abstract
This review summarizes the recent progress in interfacial solar vapor generation, which was first proposed in 2014. The technique shows great potential for decentralized desalination applications using ubiquitous and renewable solar energy.
Topics & Concepts
Renewable energyDesalinationEnvironmental scienceClean energySolar energyMaterials scienceProcess engineeringNanotechnologyEngineering physicsEngineeringEnvironmental engineeringChemistryElectrical engineeringBiochemistryMembraneSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems