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Zhang J, Pandit S, Rahimi S, Cao Z, Mijakovic I. Vertical graphene nanoarray decorated with Ag nanoparticles exhibits enhanced antibacterial effects. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:808-816. [PMID: 39067216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Bacterial infection of biomedical implants is an important clinical challenge, driving the development of novel antimicrobial materials. The antibacterial effect of vertically aligned graphene as a nanoarray coating has been reported. In this study, vertically aligned graphene nanosheets decorated with silver nanoparticles were fabricated to enhance antibacterial effectiveness. Vertical graphene (VG) nanoflakes were synthesized by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Ag nanoparticles were attached to the surface of VG through using polydopamine and achieving a sustained release of Ag+. VG loaded with Ag nanoparticles (VGP/Ag) not only prevented bacterial adhesion for a long time, but also exhibited good biocompatibility. This work provides a new venue for designing antibacterial surfaces based on combination of graphene nanoarrays with other nanomaterials, and the results indicate that this approach could be very successful in preventing implant associated infections.
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- Jian Zhang
- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Life Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden; The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
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Mao Z, Han Y, Shen J, Zhang L, Xie Y, Liu J, Wu H, Yu Z, Duan X, Zhang Y, Lu J. Simultaneous Salt Rejection and Heat Localization Via Engineering Macrochannels in Morning Glory-Shaped 3D Evaporator. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2405639. [PMID: 39206799 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202405639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Solar desalination is a promising solution for alleviating water scarcity due to its low-cost, environmentally friendly, and off-grid capabilities. However, simultaneous salt rejection and heat localization remain challenging, as the rapid salt convection often results in considerable heat loss. Herein, this challenge is overcome via a facile design: i) isolating high-temperature and high-salt zones by rationally designing morning glory-shaped wick structures and ii) bridging high-salt zones and bulk water with low-tortuosity macrochannels across low-temperature surfaces. The salinity gradient in the macrochannels passively triggers convective flow, facilitating the rapid transfer of salt ions from the high-salt zone to the bulk water. Meanwhile, the macrochannels are spatially isolated from the high-temperature zone, preventing heat loss during salt convection and thereby achieving a high evaporation rate (≈3 kg m-2 h-1) and superior salt rejection even in highly concentrated real seawater. This work provides new insights into salt rejection strategies and advances practical applications for sustainable seawater desalination.
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- Zhengyi Mao
- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
- Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Centre, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 0000, China
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Sun R, Guo R, Yu X, Ren Y, Wang R, Zou P, Chen Z, Xu R, Ma Y, Ma L. Brushy C-Decorated BiTe-Based Thermoelectric Film for Efficient Photodetection and Photoimaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:45307-45318. [PMID: 39150356 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Current strategies for simultaneously achieving high thermoelectric performance and high light absorption efficiency still suffer from complex steps and high costs. Herein, two kinds of amorphous thermoelectric films of n-type Bi2Te3 and p-type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 with high Seebeck coefficients were prepared by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technology. In addition, C-decorated films with excellent light absorption efficiency at the junction of the thermoelectric legs were prepared by simple drop coating and reactive ion etching (RIE) method. The TE/C-RIE composite device exhibits excellent photodetection performance under the conditions of simulated natural light, monochromatic light, and high-frequency chopping. The maximum responsivity and specific detectivity of the device can reach 153.58 mV W-1 and 6.97 × 106 cm Hz1/2 W-1 (under simulated natural light), respectively. This represents an improvement rate of 85.91% compared to that of the pure TE device. Benefiting from the excellent photodetection efficiency of the device and integration advantage of PLD technology, the composite structure can be expanded into integrated photoimaging devices. The accurate identification of patterned light sources with letters (T, J, and U) and digitals (0-9) was successfully realized by associating the response electrical signals of each electrode with the position coordinates. This work provides valuable guidance for the design and fabrication of wide-spectrum photodetectors and complex optical imaging devices.
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- Rongke Sun
- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Electronic Materials and Advanced Instrumentation, Tianjin 300072, PR China
- School of Precision Instrument and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Tianjin International Center for Nanoparticles and Nanosystems, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Electronic Materials and Advanced Instrumentation, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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Mao Z, Wang Q, Yu Z, Osman A, Yao Y, Su Y, Yang H, Lu J. High Performance Solar-Driven Power-Water Cogeneration for Practical Application: From Micro/Nano Materials to Beyond. ACS NANO 2024; 18:22648-22663. [PMID: 39143807 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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Solar-driven water-electricity cogeneration is a promising strategy for tackling water scarcity and power shortages. However, comprehensive reviews on performance, scalability, commercialization, and power density are lacking. This Perspective presents an overview of recent developments and insights into the challenges and future outlooks for practical applications in this area. We summarize recent advances in high-efficiency water production, focusing on rapid evaporation and condensation. Then we categorize power-water cogeneration systems by power generation mechanisms like steam, evaporation, salinity gradient, photovoltaics, and temperature gradient, providing a comprehensive summary of the performance and applicability of these systems in different scenarios. Finally, we highlight challenges in current systems, considering nanoscale mechanisms and large-scale manufacturing, while also exploring potential trends for future practical applications.
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- Zhengyi Mao
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K
- Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG), Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
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- Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG), Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K
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- Renewable Energy Research Group (RERG), Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen 518045, People's Republic of China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, People's Republic of China
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Liu CH, Xu L, Wang ZY, Han SJ, Fu ML, Yuan B. Green Synthesis of Polyurethane Sponge-Grafted Calcium Alginate with Carbon Ink Aerogel with High Water Vapor Harvesting Capacity for Solar-Driven All-Weather Atmospheric Water Harvesting. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:14413-14425. [PMID: 38946296 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) technology is a new strategy for alleviating freshwater scarcity. Adsorbent materials with high hygroscopicity and high photothermal conversion efficiency are the key to AWH technology. Hence, in this study, a simple and large-scale preparation for a hygroscopic compound of polyurethane (PU) sponge-grafted calcium alginate (CA) with carbon ink (SCAC) was developed. The PU sponge in the SCAC aerogel acts as a substrate, CA as a moisture adsorber, and carbon ink as a light adsorber. The SCAC aerogel exhibits excellent water absorption of 0.555-1.40 g·g-1 within a wide range of relative humidity (40-80%) at 25 °C. The SCAC aerogel could release adsorbed water driven by solar energy, and more than 92.17% of the adsorbed water could be rapidly released over a wide solar intensity range of 1.0-2.0 sun. In an outdoor experiment, 57.517 g of SCAC was able to collect 32.8 g of clean water in 6 h, and the water quality meets the drinking water standards set by the World Health Organization. This study suggests a new approach to design promising AWH materials and infers the potential practical application of SCAC aerogel-based adsorbents.
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- Cai-Hua Liu
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste Utilization and Pollution Control, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, P. R. China
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Xie G, Guo S, Li B, Hou W, Zhang Y, Pan J, Wei X, Sun SK. Nonmetallic graphite for tumor magnetic hyperthermia therapy. Biomaterials 2024; 306:122498. [PMID: 38310828 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) has garnered immense interest due to its exceptional spatiotemporal specificity, minimal invasiveness and remarkable tissue penetration depth. Nevertheless, the limited magnetothermal heating capability and the potential toxicity of metal ions in magnetic materials based on metallic elements significantly impede the advancement of MHT. Herein, we introduce the concept of nonmetallic materials, with graphite (Gra) as a proof of concept, as a highly efficient and biocompatible option for MHT of tumors in vivo for the first time. The Gra exhibits outstanding magnetothermal heating efficacy owing to the robust eddy thermal effect driven by its excellent electrical conductivity. Furthermore, being composed of carbon, Gra offers superior biocompatibility as carbon is an essential element for all living organisms. Additionally, the Gra boasts customizable shapes and sizes, low cost, and large-scale production capability, facilitating reproducible and straightforward manufacturing of various Gra implants. In a mouse tumor model, Gra-based MHT successfully eliminates the tumors at an extremely low magnetic field intensity, which is less than one-third of the established biosafety threshold. This study paves the way for the development of high-performance magnetocaloric materials by utilizing nonmetallic materials in place of metallic ones burdened with inherent limitations.
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- Guangchao Xie
- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasonography, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasonography, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasonography, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasonography, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China.
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Zhu Z, Xu J, Liang Y, Luo X, Chen J, Yang Z, He J, Chen Y. Bioinspired Solar-Driven Osmosis for Stable High Flux Desalination. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:3800-3811. [PMID: 38350025 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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The growing global water crisis necessitates sustainable desalination solutions. Conventional desalination technologies predominantly confront environmental issues such as high emissions from fossil-fuel-driven processes and challenges in managing brine disposal during the operational stages, emphasizing the need for renewable and environmentally friendly alternatives. This study introduces and assesses a bioinspired, solar-driven osmosis desalination device emulating the natural processes of mangroves with effective contaminant rejection and notable productivity. The bioinspired solar-driven osmosis (BISO) device, integrating osmosis membranes, microporous absorbent paper, and nanoporous ceramic membranes, was evaluated under different conditions. We conducted experiments in both controlled and outdoor settings, simulating seawater with a 3.5 wt % NaCl solution. With a water yield of 1.51 kg m-2 h-1 under standard solar conditions (one sun), the BISO system maintained excellent salt removal and accumulation resistance after up to 8 h of experiments and demonstrated great cavitation resistance even at 58.14 °C. The outdoor test recorded a peak rate of 1.22 kg m-2 h-1 and collected 16.5 mL in 8 h, showing its practical application potential. These results highlight the BISO device's capability to address water scarcity using a sustainable approach, combining bioinspired design with solar power, presenting a viable pathway in renewable-energy-driven desalination technology.
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- Zihao Zhu
- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Matter, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Matter, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Matter, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Matter, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Matter, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Matter, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Almarzooqi N, Shaheen A, Nogueira R, Mustafa I, Arafat HA, Hong S, AlMarzooqi F. Electrothermal interfacial evaporation through carbon-nanostructured composite membranes. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140913. [PMID: 38072202 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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High energy demand required in membrane distillation (MD) process to heat feed water and maintain the necessary temperature gradient across the membrane presents a challenge to widespread adoption of MD. In response to this challenge, surface heating membrane distillation (SHMD) has emerged as a promising solution. SHMD can employ solar or electrical energy to directly heat the membrane and feed, eliminating the need for an external heat source to heat feed water. In this study, we explore electrothermally-driven interfacial evaporation using a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-based composite membrane and further envision its utilization for high-efficient SHMD. Upon application of voltage, the resistance of the MWCNT leads to the conversion of electrical energy into heat, which is then uniformly transferred to feeds. The MWCNT-based composite membrane exhibited an evaporative water flux of up to 2.34 kg m-2h-1 with an associated energy efficiency of 61% and demonstrated outstanding localized surface heating performance. The employed membranes exhibited no significant variations in either resistance or surface temperature, regardless of the direction of the applied electric field. Energy parameters from the electrothermal membranes showed quantitative agreement with values reported for various electrothermal MD systems, suggesting the potential of the composite membranes in energy-efficient and cost-effective localized heating MD applications.
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- Noora Almarzooqi
- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Research and Innovation Center for Graphene & 2D Materials (RIC-2D), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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Hu S, Qin L, Yi H, Lai C, Yang Y, Li B, Fu Y, Zhang M, Zhou X. Carbonaceous Materials-Based Photothermal Process in Water Treatment: From Originals to Frontier Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305579. [PMID: 37788902 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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The photothermal process has attracted considerable attention in water treatment due to its advantages of low energy consumption and high efficiency. In this respect, photothermal materials play a crucial role in the photothermal process. Particularly, carbonaceous materials have emerged as promising candidates for this process because of exceptional photothermal performance. While previous research on carbonaceous materials has primarily focused on photothermal evaporation and sterilization, there is now a growing interest in exploring the potential of photothermal effect-assisted advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). However, the underlying mechanism of the photothermal effect assisted by carbonaceous materials remains unclear. This review aims to provide a comprehensive review of the photothermal process of carbonaceous materials in water treatment. It begins by introducing the photothermal properties of carbonaceous materials, followed by a discussion on strategies for enhancing these properties. Then, the application of carbonaceous materials-based photothermal process for water treatment is summarized. This includes both direct photothermal processes such as photothermal evaporation and sterilization, as well as indirect photothermal processes that assisted AOPs. Meanwhile, various mechanisms assisted by the photothermal effect are summarized. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of using carbonaceous materials-based photothermal processes for water treatment are proposed.
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- Shuyuan Hu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Qian Y, Xue G, Chen L, Xu G, Wang GE. Conductive Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets Constructed Hierarchical Water Transport Biological Channel for High-Performance Interfacial Seawater Evaporation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2310795. [PMID: 38098293 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Solar interfacial water evaporation shows great potential to address the global freshwater scarcity. Water evaporation being inherently energy intensive, Joule-heating assisted solar evaporation for addressing insufficient vapor under natural conditions is an ideal strategy. However, the simultaneous optimization of low evaporation enthalpy, high photothermal conversion, and excellent Joule-heating steam generation within a single material remain a rare achievement. Herein, inspired by the biological channel structures, a large-area film with hierarchical macro/microporous structures is elaborately designed by stacking the nanosheet of a conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), Ni3 (HITP)2 , on a paper substrate. By combining the above three features in one material, the water evaporation enthalpy reduces from 2455 J g-1 to 1676 J g-1 , and the photothermal conversion efficiency increases from 13.75% to 96.25%. Benefiting from the synergistic photothermal and Joule-heating effects, the evaporation rate achieves 2.60 kg m-2 h-1 under one sun plus input electrical power of 4 W, surpassing the thermodynamic limit and marking the highest reported value in MOF-based evaporators. Moreover, Ni3 (HITP)2 -paper exhibits excellent long-term stability in simulated seawater, where no salt crystallization and evaporation rate degradation are observed. This design strategy for nanosheet films with hierarchical macro/microporous channels provides inspiration for electronics, biological devices, and energy applications.
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- Yongqiang Qian
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Manipulation and New Energy Materials, College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced High-Field Superconducting Materials and Engineering, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Manipulation and New Energy Materials, College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced High-Field Superconducting Materials and Engineering, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Manipulation and New Energy Materials, College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced High-Field Superconducting Materials and Engineering, Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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Ren L, Zhou W, Wang L, Lin K, Xu Y, Wu J, Xie Y, Fu H. All-in-one self-floating porous foams as robust heat-blocking layers for efficient photothermal conversion and solar desalination. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:2760-2768. [PMID: 37770326 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.08.062] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is a highly efficient and ecofriendly technology for producing freshwater. Herein, self-floating plasmon Ag/black TiO2/carbon porous layered foams (Ag-BTCFs) were demonstrated as efficient solar-thermal convectors using freeze-drying cast-molding and high-temperature surface hydrogenation strategies. This all-in-one three-dimensional (3D) cross-linked self-floating porous layered foam material with full-spectrum absorption can fully harvest sunlight (∼95.45%) and effectively block heat transfer to its sublayer. The synergy of sufficient utilization of absorbed ultraviolet radiation by black TiO2 (b-TiO2), visible light absorption by Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) via localized surface plasmon resonance, and near-infrared absorption by layered-amorphous carbon can achieve full-solar-spectrum absorption to concentrate thermal energy. In addition to their synergistic effect, they are conducive to the relaxation of hot electrons when utilizing photogenerated holes to degrade pollutants in domestic wastewater. The steam generation efficiency of Ag-BTCFs is up to 1.79 kg m-2h-1 due to their solar energy conversion efficiency of 81.74% under 1 sun irradiation, which is five times higher than the evaporation rate of pure water. Notably, the material's efficient ion removal rate of 99.80% for solar desalination indicates its high potential for various applications. This strategy provides new insights for fabricating recyclable heat-blocking layer systems against thermal loss to enhance solar steam generation.
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- Liping Ren
- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China.
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Wei D, Wang C, Zhang J, Zhao H, Asakura Y, Eguchi M, Xu X, Yamauchi Y. Water Activation in Solar-Powered Vapor Generation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2212100. [PMID: 37395703 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Solar-powered vapor evaporation (SVG), based on the liquid-gas phase conversion concept using solar energy, has been given close attention as a promising technology to address the global water shortage. At molecular level, water molecules escaping from liquid water should overcome the attraction of the molecules on the liquid surface layer to evaporate. For this reason, it is better to reduce the energy required for evaporation by breaking a smaller number of hydrogen bonds or forming weak hydrogen bonds to ensure efficient and convenient vapor production. Many novel evaporator materials and effective water activation strategies have been proposed to stimulate rapid steam production and surpass the theoretical thermal limit. However, an in-depth understanding of the phase/enthalpy change process of water evaporation is unclear. In this review, a summary of theoretical analyses of vaporization enthalpy, general calculations, and characterization methods is provided. Various water activation mechanisms are also outlined to reduce evaporation enthalpy in evaporators. Moreover, unsolved issues associated with water activation are critically discussed to provide a direction for future research. Meanwhile, significant pioneering developments made in SVG are highlighted, hoping to provide a relatively entire chain for more scholars who are just stepping into this field.
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- Dan Wei
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, 316022, China
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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Basuny BN, Kospa DA, Ibrahim AA, Gebreil A. Stable polyethylene glycol/biochar composite as a cost-effective photothermal absorber for 24 hours of steam and electricity cogeneration. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31077-31091. [PMID: 37881767 PMCID: PMC10595053 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06028d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Seawater desalination powered by solar energy is the most environmentally and economical solution in responding to the global water and energy crisis. However, solar desalination has been negatively impacted by intermittent sun radiation that alternates between day and night. In this study, sugarcane bagasse (SCB) was recycled via the pyrolysis process to biochar as a cost-effective solar absorber. Besides, polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a phase change material was encapsulated in the abundant pore structure of biochar to store the thermal energy for 24 hours of continuous steam generation. The BDB/1.5 PEG evaporator exhibited an evaporation rate of 2.11 kg m-2 h-1 (98.1% efficiency) under 1 sun irradiation. Additionally, the BDB/1.5 PEG evaporator incorporated by the TEC1-12706 module for continuous steam and electricity generation with a power density of 320.41 mW m-2. Moreover, 10 continuous hours of evaporation were applied to the composite demonstrating outstanding stability. The composite exhibited high water purification efficiency through solar desalination due to the abundant functional groups on the biochar surface. Finally, the resulting low-cost and highly efficient PCM-based absorber can be used on a wide scale to produce fresh water and energy.
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- Belal N Basuny
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
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- Nile Higher Institutes of Engineering and Technology El-Mansoura Egypt
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Cui X, Ruan Q, Zhuo X, Xia X, Hu J, Fu R, Li Y, Wang J, Xu H. Photothermal Nanomaterials: A Powerful Light-to-Heat Converter. Chem Rev 2023. [PMID: 37133878 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 159.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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All forms of energy follow the law of conservation of energy, by which they can be neither created nor destroyed. Light-to-heat conversion as a traditional yet constantly evolving means of converting light into thermal energy has been of enduring appeal to researchers and the public. With the continuous development of advanced nanotechnologies, a variety of photothermal nanomaterials have been endowed with excellent light harvesting and photothermal conversion capabilities for exploring fascinating and prospective applications. Herein we review the latest progresses on photothermal nanomaterials, with a focus on their underlying mechanisms as powerful light-to-heat converters. We present an extensive catalogue of nanostructured photothermal materials, including metallic/semiconductor structures, carbon materials, organic polymers, and two-dimensional materials. The proper material selection and rational structural design for improving the photothermal performance are then discussed. We also provide a representative overview of the latest techniques for probing photothermally generated heat at the nanoscale. We finally review the recent significant developments of photothermal applications and give a brief outlook on the current challenges and future directions of photothermal nanomaterials.
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- Ximin Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Key Lab of Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Information System & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Semiconductor Optoelectronic Materials and Intelligent Photonic Systems, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Optoelectronic Materials and Chips, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Physics and Technology and School of Microelectronics, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
- Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450046, Henan, China
- Wuhan Institute of Quantum Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, China
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Hou SC, Zhang DW, Chen J, Guo XX, Haleem A, He WD. Sulfonated PAM/PPy Cryogels with Lowered Evaporation Enthalpy for Highly Efficient Photothermal Water Evaporation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15092108. [PMID: 37177254 PMCID: PMC10180751 DOI: 10.3390/polym15092108] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Because of the increasing scarcity of water resources, the desalination of seawater by photothermal evaporation with harvested solar energy has gradually become a popular research topic. The interconnected macroporous cryogel prepared from polymerization and crosslinking below the freezing temperature of the reactant solution has an excellent performance in photothermal water evaporation after loading photothermal materials. In this study, polyacrylamide (PAM) cryogels were prepared by cryo-polymerization and sulfonated in an alkaline solution containing formaldehyde and Na2SO3. Importantly, the evaporation enthalpy of water in sulfonated PAM cryogel was reduced to 1187 J·g-1 due to the introduction of sulfonate groups into PAM, which was beneficial to increase the photothermal evaporation rate and efficiency. The sulfonated PAM cryogels loaded with polypyrrole and the umbrella-shaped melamine foam substrate were combined to form a photothermal evaporation device, and the evaporation rate was as high as 2.50 kg·m-2·h-1 under one-sun radiation. Meanwhile, the evaporation rate reached 2.09 kg·m-2·h-1 in the 14 wt% high-concentration saline solution, and no salt crystals appeared on the surface of the cryogel after 5 h of photothermal evaporation. Therefore, it was evidenced that the presence of sulfonate groups not only reduced the evaporation enthalpy of water but also prevented salting-out from blocking the water delivery channel during photothermal evaporation, with a sufficiently high evaporation rate, providing a reliable idea of matrix modification for the design of high-efficiency photothermal evaporation materials.
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- Shi-Chang Hou
- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Yu Q, Wang Q, Feng T, Wang L, Fan Z. A Novel Functionalized MoS 2-Based Coating for Efficient Solar Desalination. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3105. [PMID: 37109940 PMCID: PMC10141543 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has emerged as a promising photothermal material for solar desalination. However, its limitation in integrating with organic substances constrains its application because of the lack of functional groups on its surface. Here, this work presents a functionalization approach to introduce three different functional groups (-COOH -OH -NH2) on the surface of MoS2 by combining them with S vacancies. Subsequently, the functionalized MoS2 was coated on the polyvinyl alcohol-modified polyurethane sponge to fabricate a MoS2-based double-layer evaporator through an organic bonding reaction. Photothermal desalination experiments show that the functionalized material has higher photothermal efficiency. The evaporation rate of the hydroxyl functionalized the MoS2 evaporator evaporation rate is 1.35 kg m-2 h-1, and the evaporation efficiency is 83% at one sun. This work provides a new strategy for efficient, green, and large-scale utilization of solar energy by MoS2-based evaporators.
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- Qinghong Yu
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
- Center of Green Control and Remediation Technologies for Environmental Pollution, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
- Center of Green Control and Remediation Technologies for Environmental Pollution, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
- Center of Green Control and Remediation Technologies for Environmental Pollution, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
- Center of Green Control and Remediation Technologies for Environmental Pollution, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
- Center of Green Control and Remediation Technologies for Environmental Pollution, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China
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Hou X, Sun H, Dong F, Wang H, Bian Z. 3D carbonized grooved straw with efficient evaporation and salt resistance for solar steam generation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 315:137732. [PMID: 36608882 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Solar steam generation (SSG) is considered an effective solution to the global shortage of freshwater resources. To solve the practical application challenges of SSG in remote outdoor environments where electricity is scarce, it is of great importance to developing new solar evaporators. In this study, a three-dimensional (3D) biochar solar evaporator based on carbonized grooved straw was prepared from agricultural waste corn straw, which had high solar energy conversion efficiency and excellent salt resistance. The existence of grooves increases the surface area to absorb more sunlight and makes the light multilevel reflection improve the evaporation rate. The excellent light absorption, super hydrophilic, and heat shielding properties of 3D carbonized grooved straw resulted in a good evaporation rate (1.57 kg⋅m-2·h-1) and energy efficiency (85.9%) under 1 sun irradiation. The 3D grooved biochar solar distiller also demonstrated efficient formation evaporation performance and excellent salt resistance in practical applications in seawater desalination and surface water purification. The 3D grooved biochar solar distiller prepared from agricultural waste has the advantages of being economical and environmentally friendly, with good application prospects.
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- Xiangting Hou
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, PR China.
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Zhang X, Yan Y, Li N, Yang P, Yang Y, Duan G, Wang X, Xu Y, Li Y. A robust and 3D-printed solar evaporator based on naturally occurring molecules. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:203-213. [PMID: 36681591 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The interfacial solar desalination has been considered a promising method to address the worldwide water crisis without sophisticated infrastructures and additional energy consumption. Although various advanced solar evaporators have been developed, their practical applications are still restricted by the unsustainable materials and the difficulty of precise customization for structure to escort high solar-thermal efficiency. To address these issues, we employed two kinds of naturally occurring molecules, tannic acid and iron (III), to construct a low-cost, highly efficient and durable interfacial solar evaporator by three-dimensional (3D) printing. Based on a rational structural design, a robust and 3D-printed evaporator with conical array surface structure was developed, which could promote the light harvesting capacity significantly via the multiple reflections and anti-reflection effects on the surface. By optimizing the height of the conical arrays, the 3D-printed evaporator with tall-cone structure could achieve a high evaporation rate of 1.96 kg m-2 h-1 under one sun illumination, with a photothermal conversion efficiency of 94.4%. Moreover, this evaporator was also proved to possess excellent desalination performance, recycle stability, anti-salt property, underwater oil resistance, as well as adsorption capacity of organic dye contaminants for multipurpose water purification applications. It was believed that this study could provide a new strategy to fabricate low-cost, structural regulated solar evaporators for alleviating the dilemma of global water scarcity using abundant naturally occurring building blocks.
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- Xueqian Zhang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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Li ZK, Xie XY, Cheng JY, Yan HL, Lin P, Lei ZP, Yan JC, Ren SB, Wang ZC, Shui HF. Vacuum-Dried and Intrinsic Photothermal Phenolic Carbon Aerogel from Coal Tar Rich in Polycyclic Aromatics for Efficient Solar Steam Generation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Zhan-Ku Li
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Anhui Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion and High Valued Utilization, Anhui University of Technology, Ma’anshan, 243002Anhui, China
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Tan B, Wu ZF, Huang XY. An Iron-NDC Framework with a Cage Structure and an Optothermal Conversion in NIR Window. Molecules 2022; 27:8789. [PMID: 36557920 PMCID: PMC9785624 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pursuing novel materials with efficient photothermal conversion under irradiation at the near-infrared region windows (NIR, 750-850 nm; NIR-I and NIR-II, 1000-1320 nm)) is of great importance due to their irreplaceable applications, especially in the biomedical field. Herein, on the basis of a coordination chemistry strategy, an iron-based metal-organic framework (MOF) of [N(CH3)4]2[Fe3(NDC)4]·DMF·3H2O (Fe-NDC, 1,4-H2NDC = 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, N(CH3)4+ = tetramethyl-ammonium, and DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide) was prepared and characterized. Due to the d-d transition effect introduced by coordination with the transition-metal ion of iron and the highly conjugated naphthalenic moiety in 1,4-H2NDC, guaranteeing an energy transfer between iron and the organic module, Fe-NDC shows a remarkable broad absorption, which could be extended into the NIR-II section. As a result, Fe-NDC could be irradiated by NIR laser (both 808 and 1064 nm) to achieve photothermal conversion. This work sets a good example to inspire the future designation of NIR light-irradiated photothermal materials based on the first-row transition metals.
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- Bin Tan
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Xie Z, Wang H, Deng Q, Tian Y, Shao Y, Chen R, Zhu X, Liao Q. Heat Transfer Characteristics of Carbon-Based Photothermal Superhydrophobic Materials with Thermal Insulation Micropores During Anti-icing/Deicing. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:10237-10244. [PMID: 36300782 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c02655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photothermal deicing is a noncontact, economically, efficient, and environmentally friendly melting/preventing ice method. Obtaining a cheap, easily fabricated material with high photothermal conversion and deicing efficiency is a challenge. Here, carbon-based photothermal superhydrophobic materials with thermal insulation micropores were prepared by using the salt-template. We demonstrate that the microholes array structure can enhance light absorption and hydrophobicity of the material, and the micropores structure can inhibit the heat transfer from the surface to the subcooled substrate, which synergistically greatly enhances the photothermal conversion. A heat transfer model was established to clarify the influence mechanisms of air cushion on interfacial heat transfer during the photothermal anti-icing and deicing process. The self-cleaning, flexibility, mechanical, and chemical stability tests show that the material has the potential for outdoor application. The prepared materials with high photothermal deicing efficiency provide a new way for the anti-icing and deicing of outdoor equipment.
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- Zhenting Xie
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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Ge Y, Su Z, Ivan MNAS, Wang C, Tsang YH, Xu S, Bai G. Bio-Derived Photothermal Materials and Evaporators for Sustainable Solar Energy-Driven Water Process. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:13187-13194. [PMID: 36255348 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG) is considered as an excellent seawater desalination technology because of its electricity-independent nature, low cost, and portability. However, improving the water evaporation efficiency, simplifying the fabrication process, and reducing the overall cost of the evaporator are still challenging. Here, an efficient and sustainable solar water evaporator is fabricated with carbonized ginkgo biloba leaves as the structural basis of photothermal materials. The combination of the abundant capillary channels in ginkgo leaves paired with polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogel accelerates water transportation and solar-driven evaporation. The fabricated evaporator shows excellent photothermal conversion capability and evaporates water at 2.39 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation. In addition, the device exhibits remarkable stability in simulated seawater and can effectively realize seawater desalination or sewage treatment. As a result, the system is promising for future highly efficient solar evaporation due to its environmental protection and low cost.
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- Yumeng Ge
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Xue C, Zhang Q, Shen Y, Hu S, Chang Q, Wang H, Li N, Yang J. Laser thermal synthesis of reduced graphene oxide/CuS nanocomposites for efficient solar-driven water purification. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Yu L, Wang M, Li X, Hou X. Thermally responsive ionic transport system reinforced by aligned functional carbon nanotubes backbone. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Wang W, Li D, Zuo S, Guan Z, Xu H, Ding S, Xia D. Discarded-leaves derived biochar for highly efficient solar water evaporation and clean water production: The crucial roles of graphitized carbon. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hou Y, Wang Q, Wang S, Wang M, Chen X, Hou X. Hydrophilic carbon nanotube membrane enhanced interfacial evaporation for desalination. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Jiang T, Nan W, Han L, Wei H, Wang M, Peng J, Chen Y, Hou X, Zhan D. A Rigidity/Flexibility Compatible Strategy to Improve the Stability and Durability of Flexible Electrochemical Sensor Based on a Polydimethylsiloxane Membrane Supported Prussian Blue@Carbon Nanotube Array. ELECTROANAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tao Jiang
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Shanghai Institute of Technology 201418 Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces (PCOSS) Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of Aerospace Engineering Xiamen University 361005 Xiamen China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces (PCOSS) Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of Aerospace Engineering Xiamen University 361005 Xiamen China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces (PCOSS) Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of Aerospace Engineering Xiamen University 361005 Xiamen China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces (PCOSS) Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of Aerospace Engineering Xiamen University 361005 Xiamen China
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- Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Ningxia University 750021 Yinchuan China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Shanghai Institute of Technology 201418 Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces (PCOSS) Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of Aerospace Engineering Xiamen University 361005 Xiamen China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces (PCOSS) Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technologies of Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School of Aerospace Engineering Xiamen University 361005 Xiamen China
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Zhou L, He W, Wang M, Hou X. Enhanced Phase-Change Heat Transfer by Surface Wettability Control. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202102531. [PMID: 35182025 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202102531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The phase-change heat-transfer coefficient can be improved by several orders of magnitude through the design of micro-nanostructures on typical surfaces. However, with the rapid development of intelligent and integrated devices, there is an increasing desire to regulate the heat exchange form of the surface to adapt to various environmental requirements. This study concerns the design of a carbon nanotube array-based phase-change heat-transfer surface, which can switch its wettability between superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity. By installing this surface on a device that integrates boiling heat transfer and condensation heat transfer, the device can independently adjust the surface wettability for different heat-transfer requirements. As a result, this surface can enhance condensation heat-transfer coefficient over 90 % in the superhydrophobic state and enhance the boiling heat-transfer coefficient over 41 % in the superhydrophilic state. Surfaces with controllable wettability can aid development of a new generation of smart control technologies to actively regulate system and device temperatures.
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- Lei Zhou
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361102, P. R. China
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Shen KH, Lu CH, Kuo CY, Li BY, Yeh YC. Smart near infrared-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for therapeutics and diagnostics. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:7100-7116. [PMID: 34212171 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00980j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Nanocomposite (NC) hydrogels are emerging biomaterials that possess desirable and defined properties and functions for therapeutics and diagnostics. Particularly, nanoparticles (NPs) are employed as stimulus-transducers in NC hydrogels to facilitate the treatment process by providing controllable structural change and payload release under internal and external simulations. Among the various external stimuli, near-infrared (NIR) light has attracted considerable interest due to its minimal photo-damage, deep tissue penetration, low auto-fluorescence in living systems, facile on/off switch, easy remote and spatiotemporal control. In this study, we discuss four types of transducing nanomaterials used in NIR-responsive NC hydrogels, including metal-based nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs), and upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs). This review provides an overview of the current progress in NIR-responsive NC hydrogels, focusing on their preparation, properties, applications, and future prospects.
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- Ke-Han Shen
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Bai Z, Chen R, Pang H, Wang X, Song G, Yu S. Investigation on the Efficient Removal of U(VI) from Water by Sulfide Nanoscale Zero-valent Iron. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2021. [DOI: 10.6023/a21060263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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