1
|
Feng Y, Yao H, Sun Z, Liao Y, Wang J, Zhao R, Li Y. Optimized Photothermal Conversion Ability through Interband Transitions in FeCoNiCrMn High-Entropy-Alloy Nanoparticles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39048298 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
High-entropy-alloy nanoparticles (HEA-NPs) composed of 3d transition metallic elements have attracted intensive attention in photothermal conversion regions due to their d-d interband transitions (IBTs). However, the effect arising from the unbalanced elemental ratio still needs more focus. In this work, FeCoNiCrMn HEA-NPs with different elemental ratios among Cr and Mn have been employed to clarify the impact of different composed elements on the optical absorption and photothermal conversion performance. It can be recognized that the unbalanced elemental ratio of HEA-NPs can reduce the photothermal performance. Density functional theory calculation demonstrated that d-d IBTs can be changed by the different composed element ratios, resulting in a number of insufficient filling regions around the Fermi level (±4 eV). As a result, the HEA-NPs (FeCoNiCr0.75Mn0.25) with a balanced elemental ratio exhibit the highest surface temperature of 97.6 °C under 1 sun irradiation, and the evaporation rate and energy conversion efficiency could reach 2.13 kg·m-2·h-1 and 93%, respectively, demonstrating effective solar steam generation behavior.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yanyan Feng
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
| | - Haiying Yao
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
| | - Zhuo Sun
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
| | - Yijun Liao
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
| | - Jianzhao Wang
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
| | - Rongzhi Zhao
- Institute of Advanced Magnetic Materials, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310012, China
| | - Yixing Li
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Yue D, Ma K, Zhang H, Sun D, Zu L. One-Step Electrochemically Prepared Bionic Hierarchical Nickel Black@Graphene Composite Membrane for Desalination by Solar-Thermal Energy Conversion. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 39037287 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
Ingenious microstructure construction and appropriate composition selection are effective strategies for achieving enhanced performance of photothermal materials. Herein, a broccoli-like hierarchical nickel black@graphene (Ni@Gr) membrane for solar-driven desalination was prepared by a one-step electrochemical method, which was carried out simultaneously with the electrochemical exfoliation of graphene and the co-deposition of Ni@Gr material. The bionic hierarchical structure and the chemical composition of the Ni@Gr membrane increased the sunlight absorption (90.36%) by the light-trapping effect and the introduction of graphene. The Ni@Gr membrane achieved high evaporation rates of 2.05 and 1.16 kg m-2 h-1 under simulated (1 sun) and outdoor sunlight conditions, respectively. The superhydrophilicity and the hierarchical structure of the Ni@Gr membrane jointly reduced the evaporation enthalpy (1343.6 kJ/kg), which was beneficial to break the theoretical limit of the evaporation rate (1.47 kg m-2 h-1). This work encourages the application of bionic metal-carbon composite photothermal materials in solar water evaporation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dongmin Yue
- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Membrane Materials of Jilin Province, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
- Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| | - Keyi Ma
- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Membrane Materials of Jilin Province, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| | - Hao Zhang
- Electric Power Research Institute, State Grid Jilin Electric Power Co., LTD., 4433 Renmin Street, Changchun 130021, People's Republic of China
| | - De Sun
- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Membrane Materials of Jilin Province, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| | - Lingyu Zu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Xiao H, Yu Z, Liang J, Ding L, Zhu J, Wang Y, Chen S, Xin JH. Wetting Behavior-Induced Interfacial transmission of Energy and Signal: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2407856. [PMID: 39032113 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202407856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
Abstract
Wetting behaviors can significantly affect the transport of energy and signal (E&S) through vapor, solid, and liquid interfaces, which has prompted increased interest in interfacial science and technology. E&S transmission can be achieved using electricity, light, and heat, which often accompany and interact with each other. Over the past decade, their distinctive transport phenomena during wetting processes have made significant contributions to various domains. However, few studies have analyzed the intricate relationship between wetting behavior and E&S transport. This review summarizes and discusses the mechanisms of electrical, light, and heat transmission at wetting interfaces to elucidate their respective scientific issues, technical characteristics, challenges, commonalities, and potential for technological convergence. The materials, structures, and devices involved in E&S transportation are also analyzed. Particularly, harnessing synergistic advantages in practical applications and constructing advanced, multifunctional, and highly efficient smart systems based on wetted interfaces is the aim to provide strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haoyuan Xiao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Zilin Yu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Jiechang Liang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Lei Ding
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Jingshuai Zhu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Yuanfeng Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - Shiguo Chen
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
| | - John H Xin
- Research Centre of Smart Wearable Technology, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Li R, Wu M, Ma H, Zhu Y, Zhang H, Chen Q, Zhang C, Wei Y. A Single Component, Single Layer Flexile Foam Evaporator with the Higher Efficiency for Water Generation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402016. [PMID: 38733109 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
One of the greenest and promising ways to solve the problem of freshwater crisis is surface solar steam generation from seawater. A great number of photothermal materials with multi-component and multi-layered delicate yet complex structures often suffer from either low evaporation rate or high energy loss. Here, this work presents a single component foam evaporator with steam generation rate of up to 4.32 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation. The evaporator is constructed from an aniline oligomer as a single light-absorbing component, covalent linked with polyethylene glycol to form a monolithic polymer foam. Floating on the seawater, the foam has absorbance of 99.5% over the entire solar spectral range and low thermal conductivity (0.0077 W K-1m-1) that effectively retains heat in the material and at the interface. After 3 months of continuous outdoor natural sunlight irradiation, the evaporator maintains a stable and durable evaporation rate. Moreover, the materials have good mechanical properties (7.48 MPa young's modulus and 57.38% elongation at break) and excellent chemical resistance in 10 common organic solvents and aqueous solutions of pH = 1 to 14. This study provides a new system and strategy for desalination, steam power generation, treatment of polluted water and sewage, etc.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruoxin Li
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
| | - Mingrui Wu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
| | - Haijun Ma
- Key Lab of Ministry of Education for Protection and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in Western China, School of Life Sciences, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
| | - Yongqi Zhu
- Department of Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
| | - Hongyi Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
| | - Qiaomei Chen
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
| | - Chuhong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
| | - Yen Wei
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li District, Taiwan, Taoyuan, 32023, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Yang J, Liu P, Fan Z, Li Y, Qiao H, Xu X, Han S, Suo X. Hollow carbon fiber wrapped by regular rGO wave-like folds for efficient solar driven interfacial water steam generation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13997. [PMID: 38886202 PMCID: PMC11183090 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64144-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Efficient seawater desalination is an effective way to solve the shortages of fresh water and energy but with limitations of the low fresh water production rate and high cost. Here, a hollow carbon fiber (HCF) wrapped by regular reduced graphene oxide (rGO) wave-like folds (rGO@HCF) is prepared on account of the differences in thermal shrinkage performance between graphene oxide (GO) and willow catkins fiber. Under one sun irradiation (1 kW m-2), the dry and wet surface temperature of the resulting evaporator reached up to 119.1 °C and 61.7 °C, respectively, and the water steam production rate reached 3.42 kg m-2 h-1. Also, for the outdoor experiment, the rGO@HCF exhibits good evaporator performance which reach up 27.8 kg m-2 day-1. Additionally, rGO@HCF also shows good seawater desalination performance and excellent durability for longtime work. DSC results indicate that the evaporation enthalpy of bulk water and adsorbed water decreased from 2503.92 to 1020.54 J g-1. The excellent evaporating performance is mainly attributed to the regular wave-like microstructure surface of the HCF, which can enhance the light absorption, reduced the vaporization enthalpy of the adsorption water. The findings not only introduce a novel approach for agricultural utilization, but also establish a crucial theoretical foundation for the design of regular wave-like microstructures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jie Yang
- Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, 034000, Shan Xi, China
| | - Peiqi Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, 034000, Shan Xi, China
| | - Zhiyuan Fan
- Leicester International Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, 124221, Liaoning, China
| | - Yingying Li
- Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, 034000, Shan Xi, China
| | - Hongtao Qiao
- Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, 034000, Shan Xi, China
| | - Xingyu Xu
- Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, 034000, Shan Xi, China
| | - Sheng Han
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, China
| | - Xidong Suo
- Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou, 034000, Shan Xi, China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
La JA, Lee H, Kim D, Ko H, Kang T. Enhanced Molecular Interaction of 3D Plasmonic Nanoporous Gold Alloys by Electronic Modulation for Sensitive Molecular Detection. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7025-7032. [PMID: 38832667 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
Three-dimensional gold and its alloyed nanoporous structures possess high surface areas and strong local electric fields, rendering them ideal substrates for plasmonic molecular detection. Despite enhancing plasmonic properties and altering molecular interactions, the effect of alloy composition on molecular detection capability has not yet been explored. Here, we report molecular interactions between nanoporous gold alloys and charged molecules by controlling the alloy composition. We demonstrate enhanced adsorption of negatively charged molecules onto the alloy surface due to positively charged gold atoms and a shifted d-band center through charge transfer between gold and other metals. Despite similar EM field intensities, nanoporous gold with silver (Au/Ag) achieves SERS enhancement factors (EF) up to 6 orders of magnitude higher than those of other alloys for negatively charged molecules. Finally, nanoporous Au/Ag detects amyloid-beta at concentrations as low as approximately 1 fM, with SERS EF up to 10 orders of magnitude higher than that of a monolayer of Au nanoparticles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ju A La
- Institute of Integrated Biotechnology, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyunjoo Lee
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
| | - Dongchoul Kim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyungduk Ko
- Nanophotonics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
| | - Taewook Kang
- Institute of Integrated Biotechnology, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomoleuclar Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Zhang Y, Yu B, Shi Y, Tan F, Zhang Z. Structure/Composition/Phase Regulations of Dealloying-Derived Nanoporous Metals and Their Solar Steam Generation Performances. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310725. [PMID: 38155498 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
Abstract
Structural regulation is of primary importance in structure-property/application studies of dealloyed nanoporous metals. Three aspects are mainly considered to affect the microstructure of nanoporous metals: design of precursor alloy, choosing of dealloying parameter, and annealing treatment. Herein, through the combination of the above three strategies, the regulation of structure, composition and phase in nanoporous metals are simultaneously achieved. With a dilute Cu99Ag0.75Au0.25 as the precursor, three kinds of nanoporous films are fabricated, including bi-phase nanoporous Cu-Ag-Au (B-NP-CuAgAu), hierarchically nanoporous Au (H-NPG) and single-phase homogeneously nanoporous Au (S-NPG). In situ X-ray diffraction and ex situ characterizations are utilized to reveal the structure/composition/phase evolutions during dealloying of Cu99Ag0.75Au0.25, as well as the macroscopic changes of the dealloyed samples. Notably, the ultrafine ligaments/channels of B-NP-CuAgAu and the two-level nanoporous structure of H-NPG endow them with good broadband light absorption and excellent hydrophilicity, which contribute to their outstanding solar steam generation (SSG) performances. Specially, the B-NP-CuAgAu film shows a more efficient SSG performance with water evaporation rate of 1.49 kg m-2 h-1 and photothermal efficiency of 93.6% at 1 kW m-2, and good seawater desalination ability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ying Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
| | - Bin Yu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
| | - Yujun Shi
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
| | - Fuquan Tan
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
| | - Zhonghua Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhang X, Zhang Y, Yu B, Tan F, Fei X, Cheng G, Zhang Z. Dealloying-Derived Self-Supporting Nanoporous Zinc Film with Optimized Macro/Microstructure for High-Performance Solar Steam Generation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38659200 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Abstract
Solar steam generation (SSG) is a promising technology for the production of freshwater that can help alleviate global water scarcity. Nanostructured metals, known for their localized surface plasmon resonance effect, have generated significant interest, but low-cost metal films with excellent water evaporation properties are challenging. In this work, we present a one-step dealloying route for fabricating self-supporting black nanoporous zinc (NP-Zn) films with a bicontinuous ligament/channel structure, using Al-Zn solid solution alloys as the precursors. The influence of alloy composition on the formation and macro/microstructure of NP-Zn was investigated, and an optimal Al98Zn2 was selected. Additionally, in situ and ex situ characterizations were conducted to unveil the dealloying mechanism of Al98Zn2 and phase/microstructure evolution of NP-Zn during dealloying, including the phase transition of Al(Zn) → Zn, significant volume shrinkage (89.8%), and the development of high porosity (81.3%). The nanoscale ligament/channel structure and high porosity endow the NP-Zn films with good broadband absorption and superior hydrophilicity and, more importantly, give them excellent SSG performance. The NP-Zn2 film displays high evaporation efficiency, superior stability, and good seawater desalination performance. The efficient SSG performance, material abundance, and low cost suggest that NP-Zn films have promising applications in metal-based photothermal materials for SSG.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xueying Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| | - Ying Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| | - Bin Yu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| | - Fuquan Tan
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| | - Xiangyu Fei
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| | - Guanhua Cheng
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| | - Zhonghua Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan 250061, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Onishi K, Tokudome Y, Kariya K, Kurokawa T, Murata H, Nakahira A. Synthesis of Hydrophilic Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)/CuS Free-Standing Thin Films Exhibiting Photothermal Conversion. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:16903-16911. [PMID: 38501922 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
Abstract
Free-standing films without the need for any support materials attract attention because of their excellent flexibility in use and ability to be transferred to various substrates. However, free-standing films containing large amounts of inorganic crystalline particles are hard to achieve due to their low strength. In this study, we found the possibility of preparing a free-standing composite film of CuS/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) at a large loading of CuS (>50%) from a concentrated colloidal dispersion of CuS nanoparticles modified with PVP. Despite the large amount of inorganic crystals contained in the free-standing film, the film was strong enough to be handled without any support materials. As a proof-of-concept application of the free-standing film, a solar water evaporation experiment was performed. The CuS/PVP free-standing film exhibited photothermal conversion under light illumination to generate heat and accelerate water evaporation, achieving an evaporation rate of 4.35 kg·m-2 h-1 and an evaporation efficiency of 96.3% at a power density of 3 suns. In addition, thanks to the free-standing feature, one side of the CuS/PVP film could be hydrophobized with polydimethylsiloxane to form a Janus thin film, allowing for floating on the water surface. As a result, effective water evaporation was achieved because of the selective evaporation of water from the air/water interface.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kazuki Onishi
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
| | - Yasuaki Tokudome
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
| | - Kohei Kariya
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
| | - Takuma Kurokawa
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
| | - Hidenobu Murata
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
| | - Atsushi Nakahira
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
- Department of Materials Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1, Gakuencho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
He J, Liu J, Gou H, Zhen X, Li S, Kang Y, Li A. Cost-Effective and Scalable Solar Interface Evaporators Derived from Industry Waste for Efficient Solar Steam Generation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:5545-5555. [PMID: 38428024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
Abstract
Interfacial solar steam generation for sustainable and eco-friendly desalination and wastewater treatment has attracted much attention. However, costly raw materials and complex preparation processes pose constant challenges to its wide promotion. Herein, a novel, cost-effective, and scalable strategy is presented for preparing solar interface evaporators using industrial waste as a raw material. Modified polyethylene foam evaporators (M-EPEs) are simply prepared by drilling and then hydrophilic modification of industrial waste (EPE-1). M-EPEs not only retain the strong mechanical properties and thermal insulating properties (0.047 W·m-1·K-1) of EPE-1 but also exhibit superhydrophilicity and strong light absorption (over 90%). M-EPEs achieve a high evaporation rate of 1.497 kg·m-2·h-1 and photothermal efficiency of up to 93.8% under 1 kW·m-2 solar illumination. Moreover, it has excellent stability and salt tolerance. Our work addresses the environmental issues of recycling polyethylene waste and provides a facile and efficient strategy for designing low-cost, large-scale solar interface evaporators for desalination.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jingxian He
- School of New Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou Jiao Tong University, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| | - Jianxia Liu
- School of New Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou Jiao Tong University, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| | - Hao Gou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou City University, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaofei Zhen
- School of New Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou Jiao Tong University, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| | - Shuaibing Li
- School of New Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou Jiao Tong University, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| | - Yongqiang Kang
- School of New Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou Jiao Tong University, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| | - An Li
- College of Petrochemical Technology, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road 287, Lanzhou 730070, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Hu C, Liu J, Li C, Zhao M, Wu J, Yu ZZ, Li X. Anisotropic MXene/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Hydrogels with Vertically Oriented Channels and Modulated Surface Topography for Efficient Solar-Driven Water Evaporation and Purification. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38438118 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
Abstract
Hierarchical structure and surface topography play pivotal roles in developing high-performance solar-driven evaporators for clean water production; however, there exists a notable gap in research addressing simultaneous modulation of internal microstructure and surface topography in hydrogels to enhance both solar steam generation performance and desalination efficiency. Herein, anisotropic poly(vinyl alcohol)/MXene composite hydrogels for efficient solar-driven water evaporation and wastewater purification are fabricated using a template-assisted directional freezing approach followed by precise surface wettability modulation. The resultant composite hydrogels exhibit vertically oriented channels that ensure fast water supply during evaporation, and their poly(vinyl alcohol) skeletons can reduce the vaporization enthalpy of the water in the hydrogels. The incorporation of MXene sheets enables efficient solar light absorption and solar-thermal conversion while providing structural reinforcement to the hydrogels. More importantly, the as-created undulating solar-thermal surface, featuring modulated hydrophilic troughs and hydrophobic crests, significantly enhances solar-thermal conversion efficiency, thereby boosting solar evaporation performances. As a result, the fabricated hydrogel-based evaporator exhibits an impressive evaporation rate of 2.55 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation, coupled with long-term durability and desalination stability. Notably, the outstanding mechanical robustness of the hydrogel further enables high portability through a readily achievable process of reversible dehydration/hydration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chen Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Ji Liu
- School of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin D02 PN40, Ireland
| | - Changjun Li
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Mang Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Jing Wu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Zhong-Zhen Yu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Xiaofeng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Li M, Bai W, Yang Y, Zhang X, Wu H, Li Y, Xu Y. Waste Tea-Derived Theabrownins for Solar-Driven Steam Generation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:10158-10169. [PMID: 38354064 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
Abstract
Solar-driven seawater desalination has been considered an effective and sustainable solution to mitigate the global freshwater crisis. However, the substantial cost associated with photothermal materials for evaporator fabrication still hinders large-scale manufacturing for practical applications. Herein, we successfully obtained high yields of theabrownins (TB), which were oxidation polymerization products of polyphenols from waste and inferior tea leaves using a liquid-state fermentation strategy. Subsequently, a series of photothermal complexes were prepared based on the metal-phenolic networks assembled from TB and metal ions (Fe(III), Cu(II), Ni(II), and Zn(II)). Also, the screened TB@Fe(III) complexes were directly coated on a hydrophilic poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membrane to construct the solar evaporation device (TB@Fe(III)@PVDF), which not only demonstrated superior light absorption property and notable hydrophilicity but also achieved a high water evaporation rate of 1.59 kg m-2 h-1 and a steam generation efficiency of 90% under 1 sun irradiation. More importantly, its long-term stability and exceptionally low production cost enabled an important step toward the possibility of large-scale practical applications. We believe that this study holds the potential to pave the way for the development of sustainable and cost-effective photothermal materials, offering new avenues for utilization of agriculture resource waste and solar-driven water remediation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maoyun Li
- Huaxi MR Research Center, Department of Radiology, Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Wanjie Bai
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yiyan Yang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Xueqian Zhang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Haoxing Wu
- Huaxi MR Research Center, Department of Radiology, Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yiwen Li
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yuanting Xu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Wu X, Lu Y, Ren X, Wu P, Chu D, Yang X, Xu H. Interfacial Solar Evaporation: From Fundamental Research to Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313090. [PMID: 38385793 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
In the last decade, interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG), powered by natural sunlight garnered significant attention due to its great potential for low-cost and environmentally friendly clean water production in alignment with the global decarbonization efforts. This review aims to share the knowledge and engage with a broader readership about the current progress of ISSG technology and the facing challenges to promote further advancements toward practical applications. The first part of this review assesses the current strategies for enhancing the energy efficiency of ISSG systems, including optimizing light absorption, reducing energy losses, harvesting additional energy, and lowering evaporation enthalpy. Subsequently, the current challenges faced by ISSG technologies, notably salt accumulation and bio-fouling issues in practical applications, are elucidated and contemporary methods are discussed to overcome these challenges. In the end, potential applications of ISSG, ranging from initial seawater desalination and industrial wastewater purification to power generation, sterilization, soil remediation, and innovative concept of solar sea farm, are introduced, highlighting the promising potential of ISSG technology in contributing to sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. Based on the review and in-depth understanding of these aspects, the future research focuses are proposed to address potential issues in both fundamental research and practical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuan Wu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
| | - Yi Lu
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
| | - Xiaohu Ren
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
| | - Pan Wu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430068, China
| | - Dewei Chu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
| | - Xiaofei Yang
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
| | - Haolan Xu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Zhang P, Wang H, Wang J, Ji Z, Qu L. Boosting the Viable Water Harvesting in Solar Vapor Generation: From Interfacial Engineering to Devices Design. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2303976. [PMID: 37667471 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
Abstract
Continuously increasing demand for the life-critical water resource induces severe global water shortages. It is imperative to advance effective, economic, and environmentally sustainable strategies to augment clean water supply. The present work reviews recent reports on the interfacial engineering to devices design of solar vapor generation (SVG) system for boosting the viability of drinkable water harvesting. Particular emphasis is placed on the basic principles associated with the interfacial engineering of solar evaporators capable of efficient solar-to-thermal conversion and resulting freshwater vapor via eliminating pollutants from quality-impaired water sources. The critical configurations manufacturing of the devices for fast condensation is then highlighted to harvest potable liquid water. Fundamental and practical challenges, along with prospects for the targeted materials architecture and devices modifications of SVG system are also outlined, aiming to provide future directions and inspiring critical research efforts in this emerging and exciting field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Panpan Zhang
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Chemical Energy Saving Process Integration and Resource Utilization, Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization of Ministry of Education, Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
| | - Haiyang Wang
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Chemical Energy Saving Process Integration and Resource Utilization, Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization of Ministry of Education, Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
| | - Jing Wang
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Chemical Energy Saving Process Integration and Resource Utilization, Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization of Ministry of Education, Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
| | - Zhiyong Ji
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Chemical Energy Saving Process Integration and Resource Utilization, Engineering Research Center of Seawater Utilization of Ministry of Education, Hebei Collaborative Innovation Center of Modern Marine Chemical Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China
| | - Liangti Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Zheng H, Fan J, Chen A, Li X, Xie X, Liu Y, Ding Z. Enhancing Solar-Driven Water Purification by Multiscale Biomimetic Evaporators Featuring Lamellar MoS 2/GO Heterojunctions. ACS NANO 2024; 18:3115-3124. [PMID: 38251850 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
Solar-powered steam generation holds a strong sustainability in facing the global water crisis, while the production efficiency and antifouling performance remain challenges. Inspired by river moss, a multiscale biomimetic evaporator is designed, where the key photothermal conversion film composed of lamellar MoS2/graphene oxides (GO) can significantly enhance the evaporation efficiency and solve the problem of fouling. First-level leaf-like MoS2/GO nanosheets, obtained by a modified hydrothermal synthesis with an assisted magnetic-field rotation stirring, are self-assembled into a second-level nanoporous film, which achieves an evaporation rate (ER) of 1.69 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun illumination and an excellent self-cleaning ability. The tertiary-bionic evaporator with a macroscopic crownlike shape further enhances the ER to 3.20 kg m-2 h-1, 189% above that of planar film, yielding 20.25 kg m2 of freshwater from seawater during a daytime exposure of 6 h. The exceptional outcomes originate from the macroscopic biomimetic design and the microscopic integration of heterojunction interfaces between the MoS2 and GO interlayers and the nanoporous surface. The biomimetic evaporator indicates a potential direction through surface/interface regulation of photothermal nanomaterials for water desalination.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haotian Zheng
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, People's Republic of China
| | - Jiahui Fan
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, People's Republic of China
| | - Aiying Chen
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiang Li
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaofeng Xie
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, People's Republic of China
| | - Yong Liu
- Key Laboratory of Light weight and high strength structural materials of Jiang xi Province, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhiyi Ding
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Liu H, Wu F, Liu XY, Yu J, Liu YT, Ding B. Multiscale Synergetic Bandgap/Structure Engineering in Semiconductor Nanofibrous Aerogels for Enhanced Solar Evaporation. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:11907-11915. [PMID: 38095425 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
Abstract
Solar-driven interface evaporation has been identified as a sustainable seawater desalination and water purification technology. Nonetheless, the evaporation performance is still restricted by salt deposition and heat loss owing to weak solar spectrum absorption, tortuous channels, and limited plane area of conventional photothermal material. Herein, the semiconductor nanofibrous aerogels with a narrow bandgap, vertically aligned channels, and a conical architecture are constructed by the multiscale synergetic engineering strategy, encompassing bandgap engineering at the atomic scale and structure engineering at the nano-micro scale. As a proof-of-concept demonstration, a Co-doped MoS2 nanofibrous aerogel is synthesized, which exhibits the entire solar absorption, superhydrophilic, and excellent thermal insulation, achieving a net evaporation rate of 1.62 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation, as well as a synergistically efficient dye ion adsorption function. This work opens up new possibilities for the development of solar evaporators for practical applications in clean water production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hualei Liu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Fan Wu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Xiao-Yan Liu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Jianyong Yu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Yi-Tao Liu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Bin Ding
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Yu H, Li Q, Hu Y, Li K, Reddy KM, Xie G, Liu X, Qiu HJ. Self-Floating Nanoporous High-Entropy Oxides with Tunable Bandgap for Efficient Solar Seawater Desalination. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:10554-10562. [PMID: 37916621 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
Abstract
Nanoporous high-entropy oxide (np-HEO) powders with tunable composition are integrated with a poly(vinylidene fluoride) network to create self-floating solar absorber films for seawater desalination. By progressively increasing the element count, we obtain an optimized 9-component AlNiCoFeCrMoVCuTi-Ox. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal a remarkable reduction in its bandgap, facilitating the light-induced migration of electrons to conduction bands to generate electron-hole pairs, which recombine to produce heat. Simultaneously, the intricate light reflection and refraction pathways, shaped by the nanoporous structure, coupled with the reduced thermal conductivity attributed to the suboptimal crystalline quality of the np-HEO ensure an effective conversion of captured light into thermal energy. Consequently, all these films demonstrate an impressive absorbance rate exceeding 93% across the 250-2500 nm spectral range. Under one sun, the surface temperature of the 9-component film rapidly rises to 110 °C within 90 s with a high pure water evaporation rate of 2.16 kg m-2 h-1.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haoyuan Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Qingqing Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Zhejiang Laboratory, Hangzhou 311100, China
| | - Yixuan Hu
- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Kaikai Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Kolan Madhav Reddy
- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Guoqiang Xie
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Xingjun Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Hua-Jun Qiu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Su L, Liu X, Xia W, Wu B, Li C, Xu B, Yang B, Xia R, Zhou J, Qian J, Miao L. Simultaneous photothermal and photocatalytic MOF- derived C/TiO 2 composites for high-efficiency solar driven purification of sewage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:613-621. [PMID: 37437441 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
Abstract
Solar-driven water evaporation is a promising technology of freshwater production to address the water scarcity. However, the photothermal material and the distilled water would be contaminated in the evaporation of wastewater including organic pollutants. In this work, MOF-derived C/TiO2 composites (carbonized UiO-66-NH2 (Ti)) with simultaneous photothermal and photocatalytic functions are designed for producing freshwater from sewage. With advantageous features of porous structure with large specific area, excellent sunlight absorption and super-hydrophilicity, the carbonized UiO-66-NH2 (Ti) layer exhibits high water evaporation efficiency of 94% under 1.0 sun irradiation. Meanwhile, the layer can simultaneously decompose the organic pollutants with degradation efficiency of 92.7% in the underlying water during solar-driven water evaporation. This bifunctional material will provide a new approach for solar-driven water evaporation and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant synergistically.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lifen Su
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Xiaoyu Liu
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Wei Xia
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Bin Wu
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Changjiang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Bo Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Bin Yang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Ru Xia
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
| | - Jianhua Zhou
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Engineering Research Center of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
| | - Jiasheng Qian
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
| | - Lei Miao
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Relativity Astrophysics, State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Chen Q, Guo L, Di H, Qi Z, Wang Z, Song Z, Zhang L, Hu L, Wang W. Nanoscale Oxygenous Heterogeneity in FePC Glass for Highly Efficient and Reusable Catalytic Performance. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304045. [PMID: 37736679 PMCID: PMC10625099 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
Metallic glass, with its unique disordered atomic structure and high density of low-coordination sites, is regarded as the most competitive new catalyst for environmental catalysis. However, the efficiency and stability of metallic glass catalysts are often affected by their atomic configuration. Thus, the design and regulation of the nanoscale structure of metallic glasses to improve their catalytic efficiency and stability remains a challenge. Herein, a non-noble component, Fe75 P15 C10 amorphous ribbon, is used as a precursor to fabricate a hierarchical gradient catalyst with nanoscale heterogeneous and oxygenous amorphous structure by simple annealing and acid-immersing. The resulting catalyst offers an ultrahigh catalytic ability of kSA• C0 = 3101 mg m-2 min-1 and excellent reusability of 39 times without efficiency decay in dye wastewater degradation. Theoretical calculations indicate that the excellent catalytic performance of the catalyst can be attributed to its unique heterogeneous nanoglass structure, which induces oxygen atoms. Compared to the FePC structure, the FeP/FePCO structure exhibits strong charge transferability, and the energy barrier of the rate-determining steps of the conversion of S2 O8 2- to SO4 -• is reduced from 2.52 to 0.97 eV. This study reveals that a heterogeneous nanoglass structure is a new strategy for obtaining high catalytic performance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qi Chen
- Key Laboratory for Liquid‐Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong UniversityJinan250061China
| | - Lingyu Guo
- School of Transportation and Logistics EngineeringWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430063China
| | - Haoxiang Di
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light IndustryGuangdong University of TechnologyGuangzhou510006China
| | - Zhigang Qi
- Key Laboratory for Liquid‐Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong UniversityJinan250061China
| | - Zhaoxuan Wang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid‐Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong UniversityJinan250061China
| | - Ziqi Song
- Key Laboratory for Liquid‐Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong UniversityJinan250061China
| | - Laichang Zhang
- School of EngineeringEdith Cowan University270 Joondalup Drive, JoondalupPerthWA6027Australia
| | - Lina Hu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid‐Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong UniversityJinan250061China
| | - Weimin Wang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid‐Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)School of Materials Science and EngineeringShandong UniversityJinan250061China
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Yang H, Li D, Zheng X, Zuo J, Zhao B, Li D, Zhang J, Liang Z, Jin J, Ju S, Peng M, Sun Y, Jiang L. High Freshwater Flux Solar Desalination via a 3D Plasmonic Evaporator with an Efficient Heat-Mass Evaporation Interface. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304699. [PMID: 37524107 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
Abstract
Passive solar desalination with interfacial heating is a promising technique to utilize solar energy to convert seawater into fresh water through evaporation and condensation. However, the current freshwater flux of solar desalination is much below industrial requirements (> 20 L m-2 h-1 ). Herein, it is demonstrated that a 3D plasmonic evaporator with an efficient heat-mass evaporation interface (HM-EI) achieves a freshwater flux of 29.1 L m-2 h-1 for 3.5 wt.% NaCl, which surpasses the previous solar evaporators and approaches the level of reverse osmosis (the highest installed capacity in industrial seawater desalination technology). The realization of high freshwater flux solar desalination comes from the efficient HM-EI comprising a grid-like plasmonic macrostructure for enhanced energy utilization in heat properties and a large-pore microstructure for accelerated ion transport in mass properties. This work provides a new direction for designing next-generation solar evaporators with high freshwater flux for industrial requirements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- He Yang
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Dong Li
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Xiaodong Zheng
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Jianyu Zuo
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Bo Zhao
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Dan Li
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Jianwei Zhang
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Zhiqiang Liang
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Jian Jin
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Sheng Ju
- College of Physical Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
| | - Meiwen Peng
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Innovative Center for Flexible Devices (iFLEX), Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
| | - Yinghui Sun
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| | - Lin Jiang
- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Zhao M, Hu C, Liu J, Han MY, Pan RJ, Yu ZZ, Li X. Three-Dimensional Spiral Evaporator with Side Channels for Efficient Solar-Driven Water Purification. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:48196-48206. [PMID: 37801710 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
Abstract
Solar evaporators have the advantages of not consuming fossil fuels, being environmentally friendly, and nonpolluting, offering a promising sustainable method to obtain fresh water and alleviate the worldwide freshwater shortage crisis. In this work, we report that high-performance solar evaporators can be facilely fabricated by processing a cost-effective polypyrrole (PPy)-coated nonwoven fabric (PCNF) into a three-dimensional (3D) spiral structure and introducing side channels for vapor escape. The coated PPy layer ensures excellent photothermal properties and the chemical stability of the evaporator. Meanwhile, the as-created spiral structure of the evaporator can significantly increase the effective evaporation area and harvest energy from the environment, greatly stimulating the evaporation. The side opening channels can effectively facilitate the escape of vapor generated inside the 3D spiral structure, avoid the internal vapor accumulation, and ultimately promote the evaporation of the inner surface, leading to a boost of the evaporation performance. Combining these features, the resulting evaporator exhibits an ultrahigh evaporation rate of 3.26 kg m-2 h-1 and an energy efficiency of 138% under 1-sun irradiation. More importantly, we show that this evaporator can also be used to collect fresh water from soil and sand, demonstrating its great applicability for obtaining potable water in arid areas.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mang Zhao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
| | - Chen Hu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
| | - Ji Liu
- School of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin D02 PN40, Ireland
| | - Meng-Yan Han
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
| | - Rui-Jie Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhong-Zhen Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiaofeng Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Kazi OA, Chen W, Eatman JG, Gao F, Liu Y, Wang Y, Xia Z, Darling SB. Material Design Strategies for Recovery of Critical Resources from Water. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300913. [PMID: 37000538 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Population growth, urbanization, and decarbonization efforts are collectively straining the supply of limited resources that are necessary to produce batteries, electronics, chemicals, fertilizers, and other important products. Securing the supply chains of these critical resources via the development of separation technologies for their recovery represents a major global challenge to ensure stability and security. Surface water, groundwater, and wastewater are emerging as potential new sources to bolster these supply chains. Recently, a variety of material-based technologies have been developed and employed for separations and resource recovery in water. Judicious selection and design of these materials to tune their properties for targeting specific solutes is central to realizing the potential of water as a source for critical resources. Here, the materials that are developed for membranes, sorbents, catalysts, electrodes, and interfacial solar steam generators that demonstrate promise for applications in critical resource recovery are reviewed. In addition, a critical perspective is offered on the grand challenges and key research directions that need to be addressed to improve their practical viability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Omar A Kazi
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| | - Wen Chen
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| | - Jamila G Eatman
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| | - Feng Gao
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
| | - Yining Liu
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| | - Yuqin Wang
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| | - Zijing Xia
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| | - Seth B Darling
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Liu C, Yin Z, Hou Y, Yin C, Yin Z. Overview of Solar Steam Devices from Materials and Structures. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2742. [PMID: 37376388 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The global shortage of freshwater supply has become an imminent problem. The high energy consumption of traditional desalination technology cannot meet the demand for sustainable energy development. Therefore, exploring new energy sources to obtain pure water has become one of the effective ways to solve the freshwater resource crisis. In recent years, solar steam technology which utilizes solar energy as the sole input source for photothermal conversion has shown to be sustainable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly, providing a viable low-carbon solution for freshwater supply. This review summarizes the latest developments in solar steam generators. The working principle of steam technology and the types of heating systems are described. The photothermal conversion mechanisms of different materials are illustrated. Emphasis is placed on describing strategies to optimize light absorption and improve steam efficiency from material properties to structural design. Finally, challenges in the development of solar steam devices are pointed out, aiming to provide new ideas for the development of solar steam devices and alleviate the shortage of freshwater resources.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chang Liu
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Department of Chemistry, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
| | - Zhenhao Yin
- Department of Environmental Science, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
| | - Yue Hou
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Department of Chemistry, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
| | - Chengri Yin
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Department of Chemistry, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
| | - Zhenxing Yin
- National Demonstration Centre for Experimental Chemistry Education, Department of Chemistry, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Sun MH, Li C, Liu J, Min P, Yu ZZ, Li X. Three-Dimensional Mirror-Assisted and Concave Pyramid-Shaped Solar-Thermal Steam Generator for Highly Efficient and Stable Water Evaporation and Brine Desalination. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37248165 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Although significant advances have been achieved in developing solar-driven water evaporators for seawater desalination, there is still room for simultaneously enhancing water evaporation efficiency, salt resistance, and utilization of solar energy. Herein, for the first time, we demonstrate a highly efficient three-dimensional (3D) mirror-assisted and concave pyramid-shaped solar-thermal water evaporation system for high-yield and long-term desalination of seawater and brine water, which consists of a 3D concave pyramid-shaped solar-thermal architecture on the basis of polypyrrole-coated nonwoven fabrics (PCNFs), a 3D mirror array, a self-floating polystyrene foam layer, and a tail-like PCNF for upward transport of water. The 3D concave pyramid-shaped solar-thermal architecture enables multiple solar light reflections to absorb more solar energy, while the 3D mirror-assisted solar light enhancement design can activate the solar-thermal energy conversion of the back side of the concave pyramid-shaped PCNF architecture to improve the solar-thermal energy conversion efficiency. Crucially, selective accumulation of the precipitated salts on the back side of the concave pyramid-shaped architecture is realized, ensuring a favorable salt-resistant feature. The 3D mirror-assisted and concave pyramid-shaped solar-driven water evaporation system achieves a record high water evaporation rate of 4.75 kg m-2 h-1 under 1-sun irradiation only and exhibits long-term desalination stability even when evaporating high-salinity brine waters, demonstrating its great applicability and reliability for high-yield solar-driven desalination of seawater and high-salinity brine water.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ming-Hong Sun
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Changjun Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Ji Liu
- School of Chemistry, CRANN and AMBER, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin D02 PN40, Ireland
| | - Peng Min
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Zhong-Zhen Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Xiaofeng Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Wang ZY, Zhu YJ, Chen YQ, Yu HP, Xiong ZC. Bioinspired Aerogel with Vertically Ordered Channels and Low Water Evaporation Enthalpy for High-Efficiency Salt-Rejecting Solar Seawater Desalination and Wastewater Purification. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206917. [PMID: 36793253 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
Solar energy-driven water evaporation is a promising sustainable strategy to purify seawater and contaminated water. However, developing solar evaporators with high water evaporation rates and excellent salt resistance still faces a great challenge. Herein, inspired by the long-range ordered structure and water transportation capability of lotus stem, a biomimetic aerogel with vertically ordered channels and low water evaporation enthalpy for high-efficiency solar energy-driven salt-resistant seawater desalination and wastewater purification is developed. The biomimetic aerogel consists of ultralong hydroxyapatite nanowires as heat-insulating skeletons, polydopamine-modified MXene as a photothermal material with broadband sunlight absorption and high photothermal conversion efficiency, polyacrylamide, and polyvinyl alcohol as reagents to lower the water evaporation enthalpy and as glues to enhance the mechanical performance. The honeycomb porous structure, unidirectionally aligned microchannels, and nanowire/nanosheet/polymer pore wall endow the biomimetic aerogel with excellent mechanical properties, rapid water transportation, and excellent solar water evaporation performance. The biomimetic aerogel exhibits a high water evaporation rate (2.62 kg m-2 h-1 ) and energy efficiency (93.6%) under one sun irradiation. The superior salt-rejecting ability of the designed water evaporator enables stable and continuous seawater desalination, which is promising for application in water purification to mitigate the global water crisis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhong-Yi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Ying-Jie Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Yu-Qiao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Han-Ping Yu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Zhi-Chao Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Yu B, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z. Self-Supporting Nanoporous Copper Film with High Porosity and Broadband Light Absorption for Efficient Solar Steam Generation. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:94. [PMID: 37037910 PMCID: PMC10086088 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01063-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Solar steam generation (SSG) is a potential technology for freshwater production, which is expected to address the global water shortage problem. Some noble metals with good photothermal conversion performance have received wide concerns in SSG, while high cost limits their practical applications for water purification. Herein, a self-supporting nanoporous copper (NP-Cu) film was fabricated by one-step dealloying of a specially designed Al98Cu2 precursor with a dilute solid solution structure. In-situ and ex-situ characterizations were performed to reveal the phase and microstructure evolutions during dealloying. The NP-Cu film shows a unique three-dimensional bicontinuous ligament-channel structure with high porosity (94.8%), multi scale-channels and nanoscale ligaments (24.2 ± 4.4 nm), leading to its strong broadband absorption over the 200-2500 nm wavelength More importantly, the NP-Cu film exhibits excellent SSG performance with high evaporation rate, superior efficiency and good stability. The strong desalination ability of NP-Cu also manifests its potential applications in seawater desalination. The related mechanism has been rationalized based upon the nanoporous network, localized surface plasmon resonance effect and hydrophilicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bin Yu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
| | - Yan Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, West Road of Nan Xinzhuang 336, Jinan, 250022, People's Republic of China
| | - Ying Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhonghua Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jingshi Road 17923, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Yu H, Hu Y, Zhang J, Reddy KM, Liu WH, Jia H, Zhao YL, Liu X, Qiu HJ. Enhanced Photothermal Steam Generation and Gold Using the Efficiency of Ultralight Gold Foam with Hierarchical Porosity. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4190-4197. [PMID: 36880648 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Controlling the optical properties of metal plasma nanomaterials through structure manipulation has attracted great attention for solar steam generation. However, realizing broadband solar absorption for high-efficiency vapor generation is still challenging. In this work, a free-standing ultralight gold film/foam with a hierarchical porous microstructure and high porosity is obtained through controllably etching a designed cold-rolled (NiCoFeCr)99Au1 high-entropy precursor alloy with a unique grain texture. During chemical dealloying, the high-entropy precursor went through anisotropic contraction, resulting in a larger surface area compared with that from the Cu99Au1 precursor although the volume shrinkage is similar (over 85%), which is beneficial for the photothermal conversion. The low Au content also results in a special hierarchical lamellar microstructure with both micropores and nanopores within each lamella, which significantly broadens the optical absorption range and makes the optical absorption of the porous film reach 71.1-94.6% between 250 and 2500 nm. In addition, the free-standing nanoporous gold film has excellent hydrophilicity, with the contact angle reaching zero within 2.2 s. Thus, the 28 h dealloyed nanoporous gold film (NPG-28) exhibits a rapid evaporation rate of seawater under 1 kW m-2 light intensity, reaching 1.53 kg m-2 h-1, and the photothermal conversion efficiency reaches 96.28%. This work demonstrates the enhanced noble metal gold using efficiency and solar thermal conversion efficiency by controlled anisotropic shrinkage and forming a hierarchical porous foam.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haoyuan Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Yixuan Hu
- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Jiawei Zhang
- Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
| | - Kolan Madhav Reddy
- Frontier Research Center for Materials Structure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Wei-Hong Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Henglei Jia
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
| | - Yi-Lu Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Xingjun Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| | - Hua-Jun Qiu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Ai L, Xu Y, Qin S, Luo Y, Wei W, Wang X, Jiang J. Facile fabrication of Ni 5P 4-NiMoO x nanorod arrays with synergistic thermal management for efficient interfacial solar steam generation and water purification. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 634:22-31. [PMID: 36528968 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Interfacial steam generation by harnessing renewable solar energy has been recognized as a sustainable solution to global freshwater crisis. A promising evaporator with key components of high spectral absorption, efficient thermal management and adequate water transport is highly desired. In the present study, an integrated design for three-in-one functionality is achieved by simply loading Ni5P4-NiMoOx (P-NMO) on a macroporous nickel foam (NF) carrier. In situ embedding broadband Ni5P4 absorber into insulating NiMoOx enables efficient photothermal conversion and heat localization. Benefiting from proper thermal management and abundant water transmission, P-NMO/NF exhibits the excellent performance for interfacial steam generation with a high evaporation rate of 1.49 kg m-2h-1 and evaporation efficiency of 93.0 % under one sun irradiation. Furthermore, the obtained P-NMO/NF is proven to be applicable for high-efficiency freshwater production in seawater desalination and wastewater purification, showing great potential for practical solar evaporator under natural environmental conditions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lunhong Ai
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China.
| | - Ying Xu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
| | - Shan Qin
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
| | - Yang Luo
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
| | - Wei Wei
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
| | - Xinzhi Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
| | - Jing Jiang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Highly interconnected sponge with optimized water absorption and thermal conductivity for efficient solar desalination. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
|
30
|
Cheng P, Wang D. Easily Repairable and High-Performance Carbon Nanostructure Absorber for Solar Photothermoelectric Conversion and Photothermal Water Evaporation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:8761-8769. [PMID: 36744969 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Carbon materials are a category of broadband solar energy harvesting materials that can convert solar energy into heat under irradiation, which can be used for photothermal water evaporation and photothermoelectric power generation. However, destruction of the carbon nanostructure during usage will significantly decrease the light-trapping performance and, thus, limit their practical applications. In this article, an easily repairable carbon nanostructure absorber with full-solar-spectrum absorption and a hierarchically porous structure is prepared. The carbon absorber shows a superhigh light absorption of above 97% across the whole solar spectrum because of multiple scatterings within the carbon nanostructure and photon interaction with the carbon nanoparticles. The excellent light absorption performance directly leads to a good photothermal effect. As a consequence, the carbon absorber integrated with a thermoelectric module can obtain a large power (133.3 μW cm-2) output under 1 sun. In addition, the carbon absorber combined with the sponge can achieve a high photothermal water evaporation efficiency of 83.6% under 1 sun. Its high-efficiency solar-to-electricity and photothermal water evaporation capabilities demonstrate that the carbon absorber with superhigh absorption, simple fabrication, and facile repairability shows great potential for practical fresh water production and electric power generation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pengfei Cheng
- Chair Materials for Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering and Institute of Micro- and Nanotechnologies MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 5, 98693Ilmenau, Germany
| | - Dong Wang
- Chair Materials for Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering and Institute of Micro- and Nanotechnologies MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 5, 98693Ilmenau, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Gui Z, Xiang D. Hierarchically designed evaporators with dual-layered hydrogel/aerogel structure for efficient solar water evaporation. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
|
32
|
Guo Y, Wu H, Guo S, Qiu J. Tunable all-in-one bimodal porous membrane of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene for solar driven interfacial evaporation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
|
33
|
Shi Y, Zhang Y, Yu B, Yin K, Qin J, Zhang Z. Porous gold with three-level structural hierarchy. iScience 2022; 25:105113. [PMID: 36185372 PMCID: PMC9515608 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Facilitating the mass transfer and enlarging the active surface area are two mutually exclusive demands in porous materials, while structural hierarchy could settle this issue by constructing continuous channels with different length scales. However, it is a great challenge to fabricate porous metallic materials with three or more geometrically similar hierarchy levels. Herein, a novel strategy combining vapor phase dealloying with electrochemical dealloying is proposed to achieve nanoporous gold (NPG) with three-level nested hierarchy (N3PG), in which the length scale covers micron (5866.8 ± 1445.5 nm), submicron (509.9 ± 106.0 nm), and nanometer (20.1 ± 3.0 nm) for each level. Notably, the structural superiority of such material is manifested by its faster charge transfer behaviors, as benchmarked with unimodal and bimodal NPG (N1PG and N2PG). The present strategy is of great potential to fabricate other hierarchically porous metals with enhanced functional and structural properties. N3PG with three-level structural hierarchy was fabricated based on VPD and ECD The ligament distribution of N3PG covers nanometer, submicron and micron scales The structure superiority of N3PG is manifested by its faster charge transfer rate The strategy is of great potential to fabricate other hierarchically porous metals
Collapse
|
34
|
Zhang L, Wang X, Xu X, Yang J, Xiao J, Bai B, Wang Q. A Janus solar evaporator with photocatalysis and salt resistance for water purification. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
|
35
|
Achieving efficient power generation by designing bioinspired and multi-layered interfacial evaporator. Nat Commun 2022; 13:5077. [PMID: 36038582 PMCID: PMC9424234 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32820-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Water evaporation is a natural phase change phenomenon occurring any time and everywhere. Enormous efforts have been made to harvest energy from this ubiquitous process by leveraging on the interaction between water and materials with tailored structural, chemical and thermal properties. Here, we develop a multi-layered interfacial evaporation-driven nanogenerator (IENG) that further amplifies the interaction by introducing additional bionic light-trapping structure for efficient light to heat and electric generation on the top and middle of the device. Notable, we also rationally design the bottom layer for sufficient water transport and storage. We demonstrate the IENG performs a spectacular continuous power output as high as 11.8 μW cm−2 under optimal conditions, more than 6.8 times higher than the currently reported average value. We hope this work can provide a new bionic strategy using multiple natural energy sources for effective power generation. The energy harvesting from ubiquitous natural water evaporation offers a great green energy source. Here, the authors report a bioinspired and multi-layered interfacial evaporation-driven nanogeneration strategy for efficient light-to-heat and electricity generation with continuous power output.
Collapse
|
36
|
Cu xO-Modified Nanoporous Cu Foil as a Self-Supporting Electrode for Supercapacitor and Oxygen Evolution Reaction. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12122121. [PMID: 35745461 PMCID: PMC9227449 DOI: 10.3390/nano12122121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
Abstract
Designing and modifying nanoporous metal foils to make them suitable for supercapacitor and catalysis is significant but challenging. In this work, CuxO nanoflakes have been successfully in situ grown on nanoporous Cu foil via a facile electrooxidation method. A Ga-assisted surface Ga-Cu alloying–dealloying is adopted to realize the formation of a nanoporous Cu layer on the flexible Cu foil. The following electrooxidation, at a constant potential, modifies the nanoporous Cu layer with CuxO nanoflakes. The optimum CuxO/Cu electrode (O-Cu-2h) delivers the maximum areal capacitance of 0.745 F cm−2 (410.27 F g−1) at 0.2 mA cm−2 and maintains 94.71% of the capacitance after 12,000 cycles. The supercapacitor consisted of the O-Cu-2h as the positive electrode and activated carbon as the negative electrode has an energy density of 24.20 Wh kg−1 and power density of 0.65 kW kg−1. The potential of using the electrode as oxygen evolution reaction catalysts is also investigated. The overpotential of O-Cu-2h at 10 mA cm−2 is 394 mV; however, the long-term stability still needs further improvement.
Collapse
|