1
|
Fang H, Yu Q, Jiang Y, Cai Y, Sun J, Chen B, Huang H, Li X, Dai S, Shi S, Wu Y, Cheng F. A high-flux, photocatalytic wood-derived filter for high-efficiency water purification. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135490. [PMID: 39255882 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135490] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
Abstract
Wastewater purification has evolved into a global problem in the face of increasing scarcity of freshwater resources. Photocatalysis technology possesses prominent advantages in treating pollutants in water because of its low cost and mild reaction conditions, which provides an effective way to treat multiple pollutants and reduce membrane fouling. Herein, we combine photocatalysis technology with filtration technology via in situ reduction Bi0 with Bi2SiO5 strategy incorporating a carbonized wood filter to synthesize carbon/Bi2SiO5@Bi bi-functional composite. Thus, simultaneous filtration and photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B and tetracycline were achieved. After filtrating for 30 min, the degradation rate of RhB and TC were 94.23 % and 81.39 %, respectively. Especially, the flux of RhB and TC were up to 2162.16 L m-2 h-1 and 1811.32 L m-2 h-1. In addition, the composite filter also has good recyclability and reusability, after 5 cycles, the degradation efficiency of RhB remains at 91 %. This study utilized photocatalytic technology combined with membrane filtration technology to successfully solve the contradiction between catalytic efficiency and water flux, which realized rapid and dynamic removal of organic pollutants from water. Besides, the use of carbonized wood-based materials provides a potential biomass technology for the preparation of bifunctional photocatalytic filters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haohang Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Qianqian Yu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sericulture Ecology and Applied Intelligent Technology, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University, Hechi 546300, China
| | - Yuheng Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Yiyan Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Jianping Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Boxi Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Houkai Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
| | - Xin Li
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sericulture Ecology and Applied Intelligent Technology, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University, Hechi 546300, China
| | - Siyang Dai
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Sericulture Ecology and Applied Intelligent Technology, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hechi University, Hechi 546300, China
| | - Shaohong Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
| | - Yiqiang Wu
- College of Material Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
| | - Fangchao Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wang H, Zhang F, Dong X, Yang Y, Ma Z, Wang T, Wang Y, Sui L, Gan Z, Dong L, Yu L. Solar-Driven Harvesting of Freshwater and Electricity Based on Three-Dimensional Hierarchical Cu 2-xO@Cu Foam. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:54772-54781. [PMID: 39316710 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
Abstract
The integration of solar steam generation and the hydrovoltaic effect is a promising strategy for simultaneously solving water scarcity and energy crises. However, it is still a challenge to attain a high water evaporation rate and a strong output of electricity in a single device. Here, we report a three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical Cu2-xO@Cu foam for solar-driven harvesting of freshwater and electricity efficiently. The 3D Cu2-xO@Cu foam synthesized by chemical etching shows a rough surface and porous structure, making it have a hydrophilic surface, high light absorption performance, and excellent photothermal effect. For deionized water, the evaporation rate is as high as 3.03 kg m-2 h-1; meanwhile, the output voltage is 0.37 V under 1 solar irradiation. For real seawater, the evaporation rate decreases to about 2.48 kg m-2 h-1, the output voltage increases to 0.41 V, and the maximum output power density is 9.47 μW cm-2. Both the water evaporation and power generation performance are very competitive. Outdoor experiments demonstrate that the 3D hierarchical Cu2-xO@Cu foam can desalinate seawater, while generating electricity continuously.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haoyu Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Fan Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Xingchen Dong
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Yuanrong Yang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Zunfei Ma
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Tianyu Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Ying Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Lina Sui
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Zhixing Gan
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
- Center for Future Optoelectronic Functional Materials, School of Computer and Electronic Information/School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, PR China
| | - Lifeng Dong
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| | - Liyan Yu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ge C, Xu D, Feng X, Yang X, Song Z, Song Y, Chen J, Liu Y, Gao C, Du Y, Sun Z, Xu W, Fang J. Recent Advances in Fibrous Materials for Hydroelectricity Generation. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 17:29. [PMID: 39347862 PMCID: PMC11444048 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01537-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
Abstract
Depleting fossil energy sources and conventional polluting power generation pose a threat to sustainable development. Hydroelectricity generation from ubiquitous and spontaneous phase transitions between liquid and gaseous water has been considered a promising strategy for mitigating the energy crisis. Fibrous materials with unique flexibility, processability, multifunctionality, and practicability have been widely applied for fibrous materials-based hydroelectricity generation (FHG). In this review, the power generation mechanisms, design principles, and electricity enhancement factors of FHG are first introduced. Then, the fabrication strategies and characteristics of varied constructions including 1D fiber, 1D yarn, 2D fabric, 2D membrane, 3D fibrous framework, and 3D fibrous gel are demonstrated. Afterward, the advanced functions of FHG during water harvesting, proton dissociation, ion separation, and charge accumulation processes are analyzed in detail. Moreover, the potential applications including power supply, energy storage, electrical sensor, and information expression are also discussed. Finally, some existing challenges are considered and prospects for future development are sincerely proposed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Can Ge
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
| | - Duo Xu
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiao Feng
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
| | - Xing Yang
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
| | - Zheheng Song
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuhang Song
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
| | - Jingyu Chen
- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
| | - Yingcun Liu
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
| | - Chong Gao
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China
- College of Textile Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
| | - Yong Du
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhe Sun
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
| | - Weilin Xu
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, People's Republic of China.
| | - Jian Fang
- College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
He L, He J, Chen EX, Lin Q. Boosting photothermal conversion through array aggregation of metalloporphyrins in bismuth-based coordination frameworks. Chem Sci 2024:d4sc04063e. [PMID: 39371461 PMCID: PMC11450798 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc04063e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024] Open
Abstract
Materials capable of efficiently converting near-infrared (NIR) light into heat are highly sought after in biotechnology. In this study, two new three-dimensional (3D) porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with a sra-net, viz. CoTCPP-Bi/NiTCPP-Bi, were successfully synthesized. These MOFs feature bismuth carboxylate nodes interconnected by metalloporphyrinic spacers, forming one-dimensional (1D) arrays of closely spaced metalloporphyrins. Notably, the CoTCPP-Bi exhibits an approximate Co⋯C distance of 3 Å, leading to enhanced absorption of NIR light up to 1400 nm due to the presence of strong interlayer van der Waals forces. Furthermore, the spatial arrangement of the metalloporphyrins prevents axial coordination at the centers of porphyrin rings and stabilizes a CoII-based metalloradical. These characteristics promote NIR light absorption and non-radiative decay, thereby improving photothermal conversion efficiency. Consequently, CoTCPP-Bi can rapidly elevate the temperature from room temperature to 190 °C within 30 seconds under 0.7 W cm-2 energy power from 808 nm laser irradiation. Moreover, it enables solar-driven water evaporation with an efficiency of 98.5% and a rate of 1.43 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation. This research provides valuable insights into the strategic design of efficient photothermal materials for effective NIR light absorption, leveraging the principles of aggregation effect and metalloradical chemistry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liang He
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
| | - Jing He
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
| | - Er-Xia Chen
- 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 Fujian 350108 China
| | - Qipu Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350002 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University Fuzhou Fujian 350116 China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Caratenuto A, Zheng Y. Critical assessment of water enthalpy characterization through dark environment evaporation. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadn6368. [PMID: 39292782 PMCID: PMC11409960 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn6368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
Abstract
Comparative evaporation rate testing in a dark environment, commonly used to characterize a reduced vaporization enthalpy in interfacial solar evaporators, requires the assumption of equal energy input between cases. However, this assumption is not generally valid, leading to misleading characterization results. Interfacial evaporators yield larger evaporation rates in dark conditions due to enlarged liquid-vapor surface areas, resulting in increased evaporative cooling and larger environmental temperature differentials. Theoretical and experimental evidence is provided, which shows that these temperature differences invalidate the equal energy input assumption. The results indicate that differences in evaporation rates correspond to energy input variations, without requiring enthalpy to be reduced below theoretical values. These findings offer alternative explanations for previous claims of reduced vaporization enthalpy and contradict enthalpy-related conclusions drawn from differential scanning calorimetry. We conclude that postulating a reduced vaporization enthalpy using the dark environment method is inaccurate and that re-evaluation of vaporization enthalpy reduction is required.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Andrew Caratenuto
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
| | - Yi Zheng
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Hu J, Yao X, Han K, Ge Y, Xu S, Bai G. Boosted Near-Infrared Photothermal Conversion in Rare Earth Ions-Doped 2D SnSe Nanosheets for Solar-Powered Water Evaporation Systems. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405742. [PMID: 39295486 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
Abstract
Solar-powered water evaporation as a clean and abundant renewable energy-efficient desalination technology provides a promising strategy to solve the shortage of freshwater resources. However, the development and application of solar vapor technology are hindered by the relatively low near-infrared photothermal conversion efficiency of existing materials and the lack of effective improvement strategies. In this work, the conductivity characteristics of 2D semiconductors are capitalized on the high visible light absorption and ultra-low thermal. Specifically, rare-earth ion dopants into SnSe nanosheets, significantly boosting their near-infrared photothermal conversion efficiency and solar water evaporation performance are introduced. Remarkably, the photothermal conversion efficiency of the doped SnSe nanosheets surged from 51.56% to 82.11%, surpassing many previously reported photothermal materials. Furthermore, leveraging these nanosheets with enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency, a solar interfacial evaporation system is constructed. The evaporation rate of 2.17 kg m-2 h-1 and the efficiency of 96.5% can be achieved at one solar irradiance, and it also has good salt-resistance properties. The findings demonstrate the potential of rare earth ion-doped 2D semiconductor nanosheets in solar water evaporation, paving the way for future sustainable desalination solutions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jinhua Hu
- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| | - Xin Yao
- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| | - Keyu Han
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| | - Yumeng Ge
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| | - Shiqing Xu
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| | - Gongxun Bai
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Liang Y, Wang D, Yu H, Wu X, Lu Y, Yang X, Owens G, Xu H. Recent innovations in 3D solar evaporators and their functionalities. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024:S2095-9273(24)00649-2. [PMID: 39353816 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.09.015] [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: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
Abstract
Interfacial solar evaporation (ISE) has emerged as a promising technology to alleviate global water scarcity via energy-efficient purification of both wastewater and seawater. While ISE was originally identified and developed during studies of simple double-layered two-dimensional (2D) evaporators, observed limitations in evaporation rate and functionality soon led to the development of three-dimensional (3D) evaporators, which is now recognized as one of the most pivotal milestones in the research field. 3D evaporators significantly enhance the evaporation rates beyond the theoretical limits of 2D evaporators. Furthermore, 3D evaporators could have multifaceted functionalities originating from various functional evaporation surfaces and 3D structures. This review summarizes recent advances in 3D evaporators, focusing on rational design, fabrication and energy nexus of 3D evaporators, and the derivative functions for improving solar evaporation performance and exploring novel applications. Future research prospects are also proposed based on the in-depth understanding of the fundamental aspects of 3D evaporators and the requirements for practical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yunzheng Liang
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia
| | - Deyu Wang
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia
| | - Huimin Yu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia
| | - 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
| | - Xiaofei Yang
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
| | - Gary Owens
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia
| | - Haolan Xu
- Future Industries Institute, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Hou X, Li Y, Zhang H, Lund PD, Kwan J, Tsang SCE. Black titanium oxide: synthesis, modification, characterization, physiochemical properties, and emerging applications for energy conversion and storage, and environmental sustainability. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 39269216 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00420e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
Abstract
Since its advent in 2011, black titanium oxide (B-TiOx) has garnered significant attention due to its exceptional optical characteristics, notably its enhanced absorption spectrum ranging from 200 to 2000 nm, in stark contrast to its unmodified counterpart. The escalating urgency to address global climate change has spurred intensified research into this material for sustainable hydrogen production through thermal, photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, or hybrid water-splitting techniques. The rapid advancements in this dynamic field necessitate a comprehensive update. In this review, we endeavor to provide a detailed examination and forward-looking insights into the captivating attributes, synthesis methods, modifications, and characterizations of B-TiOx, as well as a nuanced understanding of its physicochemical properties. We place particular emphasis on the potential integration of B-TiOx into solar and electrochemical energy systems, highlighting its applications in green hydrogen generation, CO2 reduction, and supercapacitor technology, among others. Recent breakthroughs in the structure-property relationship of B-TiOx and its applications, grounded in both theoretical and empirical studies, are underscored. Additionally, we will address the challenges of scaling up B-TiOx production, its long-term stability, and economic viability to align with ambitious future objectives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuelan Hou
- Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UK.
- Wolfson Catalysis Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK.
| | - Yiyang Li
- Wolfson Catalysis Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK.
| | - Hang Zhang
- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, P. O. Box 15100, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
| | - Peter D Lund
- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, P. O. Box 15100, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
| | - James Kwan
- Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, UK.
| | - Shik Chi Edman Tsang
- Wolfson Catalysis Center, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QR, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Yan J, Cui T, Su Q, Wu H, Xiao W, Ye L, Hou S, Xue H, Shi Y, Tang L, Song P, Gao J. Spatial Confinement Engineered Gel Composite Evaporators for Efficient Solar Steam Generation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2407295. [PMID: 39234809 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202407295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
Abstract
Recently, solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE) has been developed quickly for low-cost and sustainable seawater desalination, but addressing the conflict between a high evaporation rate and salt rejection during SDIE is still challenging. Here, a spatial confinement strategy is proposed to prepare the gel composite solar evaporator (SCE) by loading one thin hydrogel layer onto the skeleton of a carbon aerogel. The SCE retains the hierarchically porous structure of carbon aerogels with an optimized water supply induced by dual-driven forces (capillary effects and osmotic pressure) and takes advantage of both aerogels and hydrogels, which can gain energy from air and reduce water enthalpy. The SCE has a high evaporation rate (up to 4.23 kg m-2 h-1 under one sun) and excellent salt rejection performance and can maintain structural integrity after long-term evaporation even at high salinities. The SDIE behavior, including heat distribution, water transport, and salt ion distribution, is investigated by combining theoretical simulations and experimental results. This work provides new inspiration and a theoretical basis for the development of high-performance interfacial evaporators.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jun Yan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Tao Cui
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Qin Su
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Haidi Wu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Wei Xiao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Liping Ye
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Suyang Hou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Huaiguo Xue
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| | - Yongqian Shi
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
| | - Longcheng Tang
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology of MoE, Key Laboratory of Silicone Materials Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P. R. China
| | - Pingan Song
- Centre for Future Materials, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Campus, Springfield, QLD, 4300, Australia
| | - Jiefeng Gao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225002, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Wang Y, He W, Yang R, Pohl D, Rellinghaus B, Neathway PAC, Kalantari Bolaghi Z, Wang C, Yu T, Yang F, Chen G, Chaker M, Yurtsever A, Botton GA, Liu Y, Ma D. Dual Plasmons with Bioinspired 3D Network Structure Enabling Ultrahigh Efficient Solar Steam Generation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:10987-10994. [PMID: 39171754 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c03018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
Plasmonic nanomaterials such as Au, Ag, and Cu are widely recognized for their strong light-matter interactions, making them promising photothermal materials for solar steam generation. However, their practical use in water evaporation is significantly limited by the trade-off between high costs and poor stability. In this regard, we introduce a novel, nonmetallic dual plasmonic TiN/MoO3-x composite. This composite features a three-dimensional, urchin-like biomimetic structure, with plasmonic TiN nanoparticles embedded within a network of plasmonic MoO3-x nanorods. As a solar absorber, the TiN/MoO3-x composite achieves a high evaporation rate of ∼2.05 kg m-2 h-1 with an energy efficiency up to 106.7% under 1 sun illumination, outperforming the state-of-the-art plasmonic systems. The high photothermal stability and unique dual plasmonic nanostructure of the TiN/MoO3-x composite are demonstrated by advanced in situ laser-heating transmission electron microscopy and photon-induced near-field electron microscopy/electron energy-loss spectroscopy, respectively. This work provides new inspiration for the design of plasmonic materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yong Wang
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Wanting He
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Ruiqi Yang
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Darius Pohl
- Dresden Center for Nanoanalysis (DCN), Dresden, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), TUD Dresden University of Technology D-01062, Dresden, Germany
| | - Bernd Rellinghaus
- Dresden Center for Nanoanalysis (DCN), Dresden, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), TUD Dresden University of Technology D-01062, Dresden, Germany
| | - Peter A C Neathway
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
- Diamond Light Source, Didcot OX11 0DE, United Kingdom
| | - Zahra Kalantari Bolaghi
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Chen Wang
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Ting Yu
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Fan Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
| | - Guozhu Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
| | - Mohamed Chaker
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Aycan Yurtsever
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| | - Gianluigi A Botton
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada
- Diamond Light Source, Didcot OX11 0DE, United Kingdom
| | - Yannan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
| | - Dongling Ma
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
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; 36: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
|
12
|
Du Y, Zhang H, Zou L, Li X, Lv X, Ye J, Deng K, Tian W, Ji J. Manipulating 2D Membrane Interlayer Channels with Accelerated Mass-Transfer Behavior to Boost Solar Desalination. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402105. [PMID: 38727184 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
Abstract
The scarcity of fresh water necessitates sustainable and efficient water desalination strategies. Solar-driven steam generation (SSG), which employs solar energy for water evaporation, has emerged as a promising approach. Graphene oxide (GO)-based membranes possess advantages like capillary action and Marangoni effect, but their stacking defects and dead zones of flexible flakes hinders efficient water transportation, thus the evaporation rate lag behind unobstructed-porous 3D evaporators. Therefore, fundamental mass-transfer approach for optimizing SSG evaporators offers new horizons. Herein, a universal multi-force-fields-based method is presented to regularize membrane channels, which can mechanically eliminate inherent interlayer stackings and defects. Both characterization and simulation demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach across different scales and explain the intrinsic mechanism of mass-transfer enhancement. When combined with a structurally optimized substrate, the 4Laponite@GO-1 achieves evaporation rate of 2.782 kg m-2 h-1 with 94.48% evaporation efficiency, which is comparable with most 3D evaporators. Moreover, the optimized membrane exhibits excellent cycling stability (10 days) and tolerance to extreme conditions (pH 1-14, salinity 1%-15%), verifies the robust structural stability of regularized channels. This optimization strategy provides simple but efficient way to enhance the SSG performance of GO-based membranes, facilitating their extensive application in sustainable water purification technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuping Du
- School of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
| | - He Zhang
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
| | - Lie Zou
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoke Li
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, P. R. China
| | - Xingbin Lv
- College of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
| | - Jiahui Ye
- School of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
| | - Kuan Deng
- School of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
| | - Wen Tian
- School of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
| | - Junyi Ji
- School of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
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]
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhengyi Mao
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
| | - Qiliang Wang
- 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
| | - Zhen Yu
- 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
| | - Amr Osman
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
| | - Yao Yao
- 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
| | - Yuehong Su
- Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K
| | - Hongxing Yang
- 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
| | - Jian Lu
- 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
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Wei Y, Yang Y, Zhao Q, Ma Y, Qiang M, Fu L, Liu Y, Zhang J, Qu Z, Que W. Numerical Simulation Technologies in Solar-Driven Interfacial Evaporation Processes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2312241. [PMID: 38506575 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
Solar interfacial evaporation technology has the advantages of environmentally conscious and sustainable benefits. Recent research on light absorption, water transportation, and thermal management has improved the evaporation performance of solar interfacial evaporators. However, many studies on photothermal materials and structures only aim to improve performance, neglecting explanations for heat and mass transfer coupling or providing evidence for performance enhancement. Numerical simulation can simulate the diffusion paths and heat and water transfer processes to understand the thermal and mass transfer mechanism, thereby better achieving the design of efficient solar interfacial evaporators. Therefore, this review summarizes the latest exciting findings and tremendous advances in numerical simulation for solar interfacial evaporation. First, it presents a macroscopic summary of the application of simulation in temperature distribution, salt concentration distribution, and vapor flux distribution during evaporation. Second, the utilization of simulation in the microscopic is summed up, specifically focusing on the movement of water molecules and the mechanisms of light responses during evaporation. Finally, all simulation methods have the goal of validating the physical processes in solar interfacial evaporation. It is hoped that the use of numerical simulation can provide theoretical guidance and technical support for the application of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yumeng Wei
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Yawei Yang
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Qi Zhao
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Yong Ma
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Mengyuan Qiang
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Linjing Fu
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Yihong Liu
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Jianfei Zhang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Zhiguo Qu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| | - Wenxiu Que
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, International Center for Dielectric Research, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials and Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
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
|
16
|
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
|
17
|
Han P, Xu H, Zhang G, Qin A, Tang BZ. A Processible and Ultrahigh-temperature Organic Photothermal Material through Spontaneous and Quantitative [2+2] Cycloaddition-Cycloreversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202406381. [PMID: 38744675 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406381] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Abstract
Energy conversion, particularly light to heat conversion, has garnered significant attention owing to its prospect in renewable energy exploitation and utilization. Most previous efforts have focused on developing organic photothermal materials for low-temperature applications, whereas the importance of simplifying the preparation methods of photothermal materials and enhancing their maximum photothermal temperature have been less taken. Herein, we prepare an organic near-infrared (NIR) photothermal material namely ATT by a spontaneous [2+2] cycloaddition-cycloreversion reaction. In addition to the solution-based method, ATT could also be readily preapred by ball milling in a high yield of 90 % in just 15 min. ATT powder exhibits a broad absorption extending beyond 2000 nm, excellent processability, and thermal stability. Remarkably, ATT powder can reach an unprecedently temperature as high as 450 °C while maintaining excellent photostability upon photoirradiation. Leveraging its extraordinary photothermal and processable properties, ATT was used in the high-temperature applications, such as photo-ignition, photo-controlled metal processing and high-temperature shape memory, all of which offer spatiotemporal control capabilities. This work provides a new approach to prepare organic photothermal materials with high temperatures, and pave the way for their applications in extreme environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pengbo Han
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, Center for Aggregation-Induced Emission, AIE Institute, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
| | - He Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, Center for Aggregation-Induced Emission, AIE Institute, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
| | - Guiquan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, Center for Aggregation-Induced Emission, AIE Institute, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
| | - Anjun Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, Center for Aggregation-Induced Emission, AIE Institute, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
| | - Ben Zhong Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, Center for Aggregation-Induced Emission, AIE Institute, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- Center for Aggregation-Induced Emission, AIE Institute, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong, 518172, China
- Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Wang Y, Zhao W, Lee Y, Li Y, Wang Z, Tam KC. Thermo-adaptive interfacial solar evaporation enhanced by dynamic water gating. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6157. [PMID: 39039082 PMCID: PMC11263690 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50279-z] [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: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Solar-driven evaporation offers a sustainable solution for water purification, but efficiency losses due to heat dissipation and fouling limit its scalability. Herein, we present a bilayer-structured solar evaporator (SDWE) with dynamic fluidic flow mechanism, designed to ensure a thin water supply and self-cleaning capability. The porous polydopamine (PDA) layer on a nickel skeleton provides photothermal functionality and water microchannels, while the thermo-responsive sporopollenin layer on the bottom acts as a switchable water gate. Using confocal laser microscopy and micro-CT, we demonstrate that this unique structure ensures a steady supply of thin water layers, enhancing evaporation by minimizing latent heat at high temperatures. Additionally, the system initiates a self-cleaning process through bulk water convection when temperature drops due to salt accumulation, thus maintaining increased evaporation efficiency. Therefore, the optimized p-SDWE sample achieved a high evaporation rate of 3.58 kg m-2 h-1 using 93.9% solar energy from 1 sun irradiation, and produces 18-22 liters of purified water per square meter of SDWE per day from brine water. This dynamic water transport mechanism surpasses traditional day-night cycles, offering inherent thermal adaptability for continuous, high-efficiency evaporation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
| | - Weinan Zhao
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Yebin Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Yuning Li
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Zuankai Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
| | - Kam Chiu Tam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Yu Z, Li Y, Zhang Y, Xu P, Lv C, Li W, Maryam B, Liu X, Tan SC. Microplastic detection and remediation through efficient interfacial solar evaporation for immaculate water production. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6081. [PMID: 39030178 PMCID: PMC11271572 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50421-x] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Freshwater scarcity and microplastics (MPs) pollution are two concerning and intertwined global challenges. In this work, we propose a "one stone kills two birds" strategy by employing an interfacial solar evaporation platform (ISEP) combined with a MPs adsorbent. This strategy aims to produce clean water and simultaneously enhance MPs removal. Unlike traditional predecessors, our ISEP generates condensed water free from MPs contamination. Additionally, the photothermally driven interfacial separation process significantly improves the MPs removal performance. We observed a removal ratio increase of up to 5.5 times compared to previously reported MPs adsorbents. Thus, our rationally-designed ISEP holds promising potential to not only mitigate the existing water scarcity issue but also remediate MPs pollution in natural water environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhen Yu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
| | - Yang Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
| | - Yaoxin Zhang
- China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China
| | - Ping Xu
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China
| | - Chade Lv
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China
| | - Wulong Li
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
| | - Bushra Maryam
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
| | - Xianhua Liu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China.
| | - Swee Ching Tan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Nie B, Zhang W, Wang Y, Meng Y, Zhao X, Dou X, Wu YC, Li HJ. "Coir Raincoat"-Boosted Biomimetic Hydrogel for Efficient Solar Desalination and Wastewater Purification. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404347. [PMID: 38958084 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
Abstract
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is an efficient method for purifying contaminated or saline water. Nonetheless, the suboptimal design of the structure and composition still necessitates a compromise between evaporation rate and service life. Therefore, achieving efficient production of clean water remains a key challenge. Here, a biomimetic dictyophora hydrogel based on loofah/carbonized sucrose@ZIF-8/polyvinyl alcohol is demonstrated, which can serve as an independent solar evaporator for clean water recovery. This special structural design achieves effective thermal positioning and minimal heat loss, while reducing the actual enthalpy of water evaporation. The evaporator achieves a pure water evaporation rate of 3.88 kg m-2 h-1 and a solar-vapor conversion efficiency of 97.16% under 1 sun irradiation. In comparison, the wastewater evaporation rate of the evaporator with ZIF-8 remains at 3.85 kg m-2 h-1 for 30 days, which is 16.3% higher than the light irradiation without ZIF-8. Equally important, the evaporator also showcases the capability to cleanse water from diverse sources of contaminants, including those with small molecules, oil, heavy metal ions, and bacteria, greatly improving the lifespan of the evaporator.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Boli Nie
- Weihai Marine Organism & Medical Technology Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
| | - Weiwei Zhang
- Weihai Marine Organism & Medical Technology Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, P. R. China
| | - Yizhen Wang
- Weihai Marine Organism & Medical Technology Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
| | - Yanming Meng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, P. R. China
| | - Xi Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, P. R. China
| | - Xiangyu Dou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, P. R. China
| | - Yan-Chao Wu
- Weihai Marine Organism & Medical Technology Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
| | - Hui-Jing Li
- Weihai Marine Organism & Medical Technology Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Liao PY, Li JX, Liu JC, Xiong Q, Ruan ZY, Li T, Deng W, Jiang SD, Jia JH, Tong ML. Radical-Induced Photochromic Silver(I) Metal-Organic Frameworks: Alternative Topology, Dynamic Photoluminescence and Efficient Photothermal Conversion Modulated by Anionic Guests. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401448. [PMID: 38530747 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401448] [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: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
Abstract
Photogenerated radicals are an indispensable member of the state-of-the-art photochromic material family, as they can effectively modulate the photoluminescence and photothermal conversion performance of radical-induced photochromic complexes. Herein, two novel radical-induced photochromic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), [Ag(TEPE)](AC) ⋅ 7/4H2O ⋅ 5/4EtOH (1) and [Ag(TEPE)](NC) ⋅ 3H2O ⋅ EtOH (2), are reported. Distinctly different topological networks can be obtained by judiciously introducing alternative π-conjugated anionic guests, including a new topological structure (named as sfm) first reported in this work, describing as 4,4,4,4-c net. EPR data and UV-Vis spectra prove the radical-induced photochromic mechanism. Dynamic photochromism exhibits tunability in a wide CIE color space, with a linear segment from yellow to red for 1, while a curved coordinate line for 2, resulting in colorful emission from blue to orange. Moreover, photogenerated TEPE* radicals effectively activate the near-infrared (NIR) photothermal conversion effect of MOFs. Under 1 W cm-2 808 nm laser irradiation, the surface temperatures of photoproducts 1* and 2* can reach ~160 °C and ~120 °C, respectively, with competitive NIR photothermal conversion efficiencies η=51.8 % (1*) and 36.2 % (2*). This work develops a feasible electrostatic compensation strategy to accurately introduce photoactive anionic guests into MOFs to construct multifunctional radical-induced photothermal conversion materials with tunable photoluminescence behavior.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pei-Yu Liao
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Jia-Xin Li
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Jia-Chuan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Qi Xiong
- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
| | - Ze-Yu Ruan
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Tao Li
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Wei Deng
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Shang-Da Jiang
- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
| | - Jian-Hua Jia
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| | - Ming-Liang Tong
- Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, IGCME, GBRCE for Functional Molecular Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
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
|
23
|
Pang Y, Ma C, Song L, Jin L, Zhu K, Wu Y, Li L, Chen F, Peng Y, Zheng X, Wu S, Shen Z, Chen H. Constructing Thermal Convection Film for Low Heat Loss and High Salt Resistance in Wood-Based Solar Evaporators. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403141. [PMID: 38874056 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
Unique suspension solar evaporator is one of the effective measures to address the major bottleneck of the emerging interfacial evaporators, i.e., the accumulation of salts on the surface. Yet, it remains a considerable challenge to avoid substantial heat loss underwater. Herein, a suspension wood-based evaporator is proposed with a thermal convection structure that effectively balances the contradiction between salt-resistance ability and heat loss. Benefitting from the heat centralization due to thermal convection, such suspension evaporator exhibits an excellent steam generation rate, which increases from 1.23 to 1.63 kg m-2 h-1 compared to the conventional suspension evaporator. Simultaneously, the steam generation rate retention improves from 64.9% over 20 test cycles to nearly 100% compared to the interfacial evaporator. This work provides an effective pathway for exploring efficient and stable suspension evaporators, offering essential directions for the future development and application of solar-driven evaporation technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yajun Pang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Chaoliang Ma
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Lvfu Song
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Lizheng Jin
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Kangxin Zhu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Yitian Wu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Lanze Li
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Furong Chen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Yunyan Peng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Xin Zheng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Sai Wu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Zhehong Shen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| | - Hao Chen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, National Engineering and Technology Research Center of Wood-based Resources Comprehensive Utilization, Key Laboratory of Wood Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Guan S, Xu W, Tan J, Zhang X, Liu X, Liu L, Qian S, Hou Z, Zhu H, Qiu J, Yeung KWK, Zheng Y, Liu X. Metainterface Heterostructure Enhances Sonodynamic Therapy for Disrupting Secondary Biofilms. ACS NANO 2024; 18:15114-15129. [PMID: 38798240 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02605] [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: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Implant-related secondary infections are a challenging clinical problem. Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) strategies are promising for secondary biofilm infections by nonsurgical therapy. However, the inefficiency of SDT in existing acoustic sensitization systems limits its application. Therefore, we take inspiration from popular metamaterials and propose the design idea of a metainterface heterostructure to improve SDT efficiency. The metainterfacial heterostructure is defined as a periodic arrangement of heterointerface monoclonal cells that amplify the intrinsic properties of the heterointerface. Herein, we develop a TiO2/Ti2O3/vertical graphene metainterface heterostructure film on titanium implants. This metainterface heterostructure exhibits extraordinary sonodynamic and acoustic-to-thermal conversion effects under low-intensity ultrasound. The modulation mechanisms of the metainterface for electron accumulation and separation are revealed. The synergistic sonodynamic/mild sonothermal therapy disrupts biofilm infections (antibacterial rates: 99.99% for Staphylococcus aureus, 99.54% for Escherichia coli), and the osseointegration ability of implants is significantly improved in in vivo tests. Such a metainterface heterostructure film lays the foundation for the metainterface of manipulating electron transport to enhance the catalytic performance and holding promise for addressing secondary biofilm infections.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shiwei Guan
- 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
| | - Wenying Xu
- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
| | - Ji Tan
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
| | - Xianming Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
| | - Xingdan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
| | - Lidan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
| | - Shi Qian
- 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
| | - Zhiyu Hou
- 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
| | - Hongqin Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
| | - Jiajun Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
| | - Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518053, China
| | - Yuanyi Zheng
- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
| | - Xuanyong Liu
- 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
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1 Sub-lane Xiangshan, Hangzhou 310024, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Zhao Z, Wang C, Wei D, Hu Q, Tan P, Wang F, Xie Y, Zhang W, Zhang J. Tortuosity Engineering of Water Channels to Customized Water Supply for Enhancing Hydrogel Solar Evaporation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402482. [PMID: 38855997 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
Abstract
Hydrogel as a solar evaporator shows great potential in freshwater production. However, hydrogels often lead to an imbalance between solar energy input and water supply management due to their excessively high saturated water content. Thus, achieving a stable water-energy-balance in hydrogel evaporators remains challenging. Here, by tortuosity engineering designed water transport channels, a seamless high-tortuosity/low-tortuosity/high-tortuosity structured hydrogel (SHLH structure hydrogel) evaporator is developed, which enables the hydrogel with customized water transport rate, leading to the controlled water supply at the evaporator interface. An excellent equilibrium between the photothermal conversion and water supply is established, and the maximum utilization of solar energy is realized, thereby achieving an excellent evaporation rate of 3.64 kg m-2 h-1 under one solar illumination. This tortuosity engineering controlled SHLH structured evaporator provides a novel strategy to attain water-energy-balance and expands new approaches for constructing hydrogel-based evaporators with tailored water transportation capacity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zexiang Zhao
- 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
| | - Chengbing Wang
- 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
| | - 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
| | - Qinxue Hu
- 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
| | - Puxin Tan
- 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
| | - Fan Wang
- 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
| | - Yunong Xie
- 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
| | - Wenhe Zhang
- 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
| | - Jing Zhang
- 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
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
He CY, Li Y, Zhou ZH, Liu BH, Gao XH. High-Entropy Photothermal Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400920. [PMID: 38437805 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
Abstract
High-entropy (HE) materials, celebrated for their extraordinary chemical and physical properties, have garnered increasing attention for their broad applications across diverse disciplines. The expansive compositional range of these materials allows for nuanced tuning of their properties and innovative structural designs. Recent advances have been centered on their versatile photothermal conversion capabilities, effective across the full solar spectrum (300-2500 nm). The HE effect, coupled with hysteresis diffusion, imparts these materials with desirable thermal and chemical stability. These attributes position HE materials as a revolutionary alternative to traditional photothermal materials, signifying a transformative shift in photothermal technology. This review delivers a comprehensive summary of the current state of knowledge regarding HE photothermal materials, emphasizing the intricate relationship between their compositions, structures, light-absorbing mechanisms, and optical properties. Furthermore, the review outlines the notable advances in HE photothermal materials, emphasizing their contributions to areas, such as solar water evaporation, personal thermal management, solar thermoelectric generation, catalysis, and biomedical applications. The review culminates in presenting a roadmap that outlines prospective directions for future research in this burgeoning field, and also outlines fruitful ways to develop advanced HE photothermal materials and to expand their promising applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cheng-Yu He
- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Yang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Province, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
| | - Zhuo-Hao Zhou
- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
| | - Bao-Hua Liu
- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
| | - Xiang-Hu Gao
- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Xia Q, Pan Y, Liu B, Zhang X, Li E, Shen T, Li S, Xu N, Ding J, Wang C, Vecitis CD, Gao G. Solar-driven abnormal evaporation of nanoconfined water. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadj3760. [PMID: 38820164 PMCID: PMC11141626 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj3760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
Abstract
Intrinsic water evaporation demands a high energy input, which limits the efficacy of conventional interfacial solar evaporators. Here, we propose a nanoconfinement strategy altering inherent properties of water for solar-driven water evaporation using a highly uniform composite of vertically aligned Janus carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The water evaporation from the CNT shows the unexpected diameter-dependent evaporation rate, increasing abnormally with decreasing nanochannel diameter. The evaporation rate of CNT10@AAO evaporator thermodynamically exceeds the theoretical limit (1.47 kg m-2 hour-1 under one sun). A hybrid experimental, theoretical, and molecular simulation approach provided fundamental evidence of different nanoconfined water properties. The decreased number of H-bonds and lower interaction energy barrier of water molecules within CNT and formed water clusters may be one of the reasons for the less evaporative energy activating rapid nanoconfined water vaporization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qiancheng Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Yifan Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Laboratoire de Physique des Solides Bât. 510, Université Paris Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France
| | - Bin Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Xin Zhang
- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China
| | - Enze Li
- Institute of Resources and Environmental Engineering, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization Technology of Coal Waste Resources, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
| | - Tao Shen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
| | - Shuang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
| | - Ning Xu
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Jie Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
| | - Chao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China
| | - Chad D. Vecitis
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
| | - Guandao Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Chongqing Innovation Research Institute of Nanjing University, Chongqing 401121, China
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Lan W, Gou X, Wu Y, Liu N, Lu L, Cheng P, Shi W. The Influence of Light-Generated Radicals for Highly Efficient Solar-Thermal Conversion in an Ultra-Stable 2D Metal-Organic Assembly. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401766. [PMID: 38477673 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401766] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
Solar-thermal water evaporation is a promising strategy for clean water production, which needs the development of solar-thermal conversion materials with both high efficiency and high stability. Herein, we reported an ultra-stable cobalt(II)-organic assembly NKU-123 with light-generated radicals, exhibiting superior photothermal conversion efficiency and high stability. Under the irradiation of 808 nm light, the temperature of NKU-123 rapidly increases from 25.5 to 215.1 °C in 6 seconds. The solar water evaporator based on NKU-123 achieves a high solar-thermal water evaporation rate of 1.442 and 1.299 kg m-2 h-1 under 1-sun irradiation with a water evaporation efficiency of 97.8 and 87.9 % for pure water and seawater, respectively. A detailed mechanism study revealed that the formation of light-generated radicals leads to an increase of spin density of NKU-123 for enhancing the photothermal effect, which provides insights into the design of highly efficient photothermal materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenlong Lan
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| | - Xiaoshuang Gou
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| | - Yuewei Wu
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| | - Ning Liu
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| | - Lele Lu
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| | - Peng Cheng
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| | - Wei Shi
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE) and State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Zhang W, Xue L, Zhang J, Zhang M, Wang K, Huang M, Yang F, Jiang Z, Liang T. (Ca 0. 25La 0. 5Dy 0. 25)CrO 3 Ceramic Fiber@Biomass-Derived Carbon Aerogel with Enhanced Solute Transport Channels for Highly Efficient Solar Interface Evaporation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2205. [PMID: 38793275 PMCID: PMC11123292 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
The use of solar interface evaporation for seawater desalination or sewage treatment is an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach; however, achieving efficient solar energy utilization and ensuring the long-term stability of the evaporation devices are two major challenges for practical application. To address these issues, we developed a novel ceramic fiber@bioderived carbon composite aerogel with a continuous through-hole structure via electrospinning and freeze-casting methods. Specifically, an aerogel was prepared by incorporating perovskite oxide (Ca0.25La0.5Dy0.25)CrO3 ceramic fibers (CCFs) and amylopectin-derived carbon (ADC). The CCFs exhibited remarkable photothermal conversion efficiencies, and the ADC served as a connecting agent and imparted hydrophilicity to the aerogel due to its abundant oxygen-containing functional groups. After optimizing the composition and microstructure, the (Ca0.25La0.5Dy0.25)CrO3 ceramic fiber@biomass-derived carbon aerogel demonstrated remarkable properties, including efficient light absorption and rapid transport of water and solutes. Under 1 kW m-2 light intensity irradiation, this novel material exhibited a high temperature (48.3 °C), high evaporation rate (1.68 kg m-2 h-1), and impressive solar vapor conversion efficiency (91.6%). Moreover, it exhibited long-term stability in water evaporation even with highly concentrated salt solutions (25 wt%). Therefore, the (Ca0.25La0.5Dy0.25)CrO3 ceramic fiber@biomass-derived carbon aerogel holds great promise for various applications of solar interface evaporation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science & Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China;
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
| | - Liyan Xue
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
| | - Jincheng Zhang
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
| | - Meng Zhang
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
| | - Kaixian Wang
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
| | - Minzhong Huang
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
| | - Fan Yang
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China; (L.X.); (J.Z.); (M.Z.); (K.W.)
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institutes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ganzhou 341000, China
| | - Zhengming Jiang
- China Nuclear Power (Shanghai) Simulation Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200241, China
| | - Tongxiang Liang
- College of Rare Earths, Jiangxi University of Science & Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Zhang S, Li M, Jiang C, Zhu D, Zhang Z. Cost-Effective 3D-Printed Bionic Hydrogel Evaporator for Stable Solar Desalination. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308665. [PMID: 38342614 PMCID: PMC11077647 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
Abstract
Solar desalination using hydrogel evaporators is an eco-friendly, highly efficient means with natural sunlight for sustainable freshwater production. However, it remains challenging to develop a cost-effective and scalable method to prepare salt-resistant hydrogel evaporators for stable desalination. Here, inspired by tree transpiration and hierarchical porous structure, a 3D-printed bionic hydrogel evaporator (3DP-BHE) is designed for long-term solar desalination. Commercialized activated carbon (AC) is introduced into biomass starch skeleton as a solar light absorber to build 3DP-BHE in a cost-effective fashion ($10.14 m-2 of total materials cost). The bionic tree leaf layer for 94.01% light absorption and timely vapor diffusion. The bionic tree trunk layer with 3D printed bimodal porous structure for water transfer, thermal isolation, and salt ions convection and diffusion. With the unique bionic structure, the 3DP-BHE achieves a stable evaporation rate of 2.13 kg m-2 h-1 at ≈90.5% energy efficiency under one sun (1 kW m-2). During the 7-day desalination of 10 wt.% brine, a steady evaporation rate of 1.98 kg m-2 h-1 is maintained with a record-high cost-effectiveness (195.3 g h-1 $-1) manner. This 3DP-BHE will open significant opportunities for affordable solar desalination systems on multiple scales, from individual households to off-grid communities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic EngineeringMinistry of EducationCollege of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringJilin UniversityNo. 5988 Renmin StreetChangchun130022P. R. China
| | - Meng Li
- The State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and MaterialsCollege of ChemistryJilin UniversityNo. 2699 Qianjin StreetChangchun130023P. R. China
| | - Chaorui Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic EngineeringMinistry of EducationCollege of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringJilin UniversityNo. 5988 Renmin StreetChangchun130022P. R. China
| | - Dandan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Bionic EngineeringMinistry of EducationCollege of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringJilin UniversityNo. 5988 Renmin StreetChangchun130022P. R. China
| | - Zhihui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic EngineeringMinistry of EducationCollege of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringJilin UniversityNo. 5988 Renmin StreetChangchun130022P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Tian Y, Jiang Y, Zhu R, Yang X, Wu D, Wang X, Yu J, Li Y, Gao T, Li F. Solar-Driven Multistage Device Integrating Dropwise Condensation and Guided Water Transport for Efficient Freshwater and Salt Collection. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:7335-7345. [PMID: 38626301 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10450] [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: 04/18/2024]
Abstract
Interfacial solar vapor generation (ISVG) is an emerging technology to alleviate the global freshwater crisis. However, high-cost, low freshwater collection rate, and salt-blockage issues significantly hinder the practical application of solar-driven desalination devices based on ISVG. Herein, with a low-cost copper plate (CP), nonwoven fabric (NWF), and insulating ethylene-vinyl acetate foam (EVA foam), a multistage device is elaborately fabricated for highly efficient simultaneous freshwater and salt collection. In the designed solar-driven device, a superhydrophobic copper plate (SH-CP) serves as the condensation layer, facilitating rapid mass and heat transfer through dropwise condensation. Moreover, the hydrophilic NWF is designed with rational hydrophobic zones and specific high-salinity solution outlets (Design-NWF) to act as the water evaporation layer and facilitate directional salt collection. As a result, the multistage evaporator with eight stages exhibits a high water collection rate of 2.25 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation. In addition, the desalination device based on the eight-stage evaporator obtains a water collection rate of 13.44 kg m-2 and a salt collection rate of 1.77 kg m-2 per day under natural irradiation. More importantly, it can maintain a steady production for 15 days without obvious performance decay. This bifunctional multistage device provides a feasible and efficient approach for simultaneous desalination and solute collection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yankuan Tian
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Yifei Jiang
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Ruishu Zhu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science & Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Xin Yang
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Dequn Wu
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Xueli Wang
- Innovation Center for Textile Science & Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Jianyong Yu
- Innovation Center for Textile Science & Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Yiju Li
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, People's Republic of China
| | - Tingting Gao
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| | - Faxue Li
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
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
|
33
|
Liu M, Wang J, Hu J, Liu P, Niu H, Yan X, Li J, Yan H, Yang B, Sun Y, Chen C, Kresse G, Zuo L, Chen XQ. Layer-by-layer phase transformation in Ti 3O 5 revealed by machine-learning molecular dynamics simulations. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3079. [PMID: 38594273 PMCID: PMC11004112 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47422-1] [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: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Reconstructive phase transitions involving breaking and reconstruction of primary chemical bonds are ubiquitous and important for many technological applications. In contrast to displacive phase transitions, the dynamics of reconstructive phase transitions are usually slow due to the large energy barrier. Nevertheless, the reconstructive phase transformation from β- to λ-Ti3O5 exhibits an ultrafast and reversible behavior. Despite extensive studies, the underlying microscopic mechanism remains unclear. Here, we discover a kinetically favorable in-plane nucleated layer-by-layer transformation mechanism through metadynamics and large-scale molecular dynamics simulations. This is enabled by developing an efficient machine learning potential with near first-principles accuracy through an on-the-fly active learning method and an advanced sampling technique. Our results reveal that the β-λ phase transformation initiates with the formation of two-dimensional nuclei in the ab-plane and then proceeds layer-by-layer through a multistep barrier-lowering kinetic process via intermediate metastable phases. Our work not only provides important insight into the ultrafast and reversible nature of the β-λ transition, but also presents useful strategies and methods for tackling other complex structural phase transitions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mingfeng Liu
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, China
| | - Jiantao Wang
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, China
| | - Junwei Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, International Center for Materials Discovery, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
| | - Peitao Liu
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China.
| | - Haiyang Niu
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, International Center for Materials Discovery, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
| | - Xuexi Yan
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
| | - Jiangxu Li
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
| | - Haile Yan
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
| | - Bo Yang
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
| | - Yan Sun
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
| | - Chunlin Chen
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
| | - Georg Kresse
- University of Vienna, Faculty of Physics and Center for Computational Materials Science, Kolingasse 14-16, A-1090, Vienna, Austria
| | - Liang Zuo
- Key Laboratory for Anisotropy and Texture of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
| | - Xing-Qiu Chen
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Zhang X, Ju S, Li C, Hao J, Sun Y, Hu X, Chen W, Chen J, He L, Xia G, Fang F, Sun D, Yu X. Atomic reconstruction for realizing stable solar-driven reversible hydrogen storage of magnesium hydride. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2815. [PMID: 38561357 PMCID: PMC10984991 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47077-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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Reversible solid-state hydrogen storage of magnesium hydride, traditionally driven by external heating, is constrained by massive energy input and low systematic energy density. Herein, a single phase of Mg2Ni(Cu) alloy is designed via atomic reconstruction to achieve the ideal integration of photothermal and catalytic effects for stable solar-driven hydrogen storage of MgH2. With the intra/inter-band transitions of Mg2Ni(Cu) and its hydrogenated state, over 85% absorption in the entire spectrum is achieved, resulting in the temperature up to 261.8 °C under 2.6 W cm-2. Moreover, the hydrogen storage reaction of Mg2Ni(Cu) is thermodynamically and kinetically favored, and the imbalanced distribution of the light-induced hot electrons within CuNi and Mg2Ni(Cu) facilitates the weakening of Mg-H bonds of MgH2, enhancing the "hydrogen pump" effect of Mg2Ni(Cu)/Mg2Ni(Cu)H4. The reversible generation of Mg2Ni(Cu) upon repeated dehydrogenation process enables the continuous integration of photothermal and catalytic roles stably, ensuring the direct action of localized heat on the catalytic sites without any heat loss, thereby achieving a 6.1 wt.% H2 reversible capacity with 95% retention under 3.5 W cm-2.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoyue Zhang
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Shunlong Ju
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Chaoqun Li
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jiazheng Hao
- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Yahui Sun
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Xuechun Hu
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Wei Chen
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jie Chen
- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
| | - Lunhua He
- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, PR China
| | - Guanglin Xia
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
| | - Fang Fang
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
| | - Dalin Sun
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Xuebin Yu
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Zhao S, Hung SF, Deng L, Zeng WJ, Xiao T, Li S, Kuo CH, Chen HY, Hu F, Peng S. Constructing regulable supports via non-stoichiometric engineering to stabilize ruthenium nanoparticles for enhanced pH-universal water splitting. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2728. [PMID: 38553434 PMCID: PMC10980754 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46750-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Establishing appropriate metal-support interactions is imperative for acquiring efficient and corrosion-resistant catalysts for water splitting. Herein, the interaction mechanism between Ru nanoparticles and a series of titanium oxides, including TiO, Ti4O7 and TiO2, designed via facile non-stoichiometric engineering is systematically studied. Ti4O7, with the unique band structure, high conductivity and chemical stability, endows with ingenious metal-support interaction through interfacial Ti-O-Ru units, which stabilizes Ru species during OER and triggers hydrogen spillover to accelerate HER kinetics. As expected, Ru/Ti4O7 displays ultralow overpotentials of 8 mV and 150 mV for HER and OER with a long operation of 500 h at 10 mA cm-2 in acidic media, which is expanded in pH-universal environments. Benefitting from the excellent bifunctional performance, the proton exchange membrane and anion exchange membrane electrolyzer assembled with Ru/Ti4O7 achieves superior performance and robust operation. The work paves the way for efficient energy conversion devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sheng Zhao
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
| | - Sung-Fu Hung
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
| | - Liming Deng
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
| | - Wen-Jing Zeng
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
| | - Tian Xiao
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
| | - Shaoxiong Li
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
| | - Chun-Han Kuo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
| | - Han-Yi Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan
| | - Feng Hu
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
| | - Shengjie Peng
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Yan J, Kong H, Li Y, Wang Q, Liu X, Wang Y. In Situ MXene Anchored Structure for Highly Durable Solar Steam Generation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:3515-3524. [PMID: 38457287 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
Abstract
As a promising fresh water harvesting technology, interfacial solar steam generation has attracted growing interest. Efficient solar absorption and long-term operational performance are critical requirements of this technology. However, developing robust evaporators to promote practical applications under extreme conditions is still a grand challenge. Herein, we propose a light-assisted strategy to in situ prepare a Ti3C2Tx MXene anchored structure (MXAS) for enhanced solar evaporation with superior mechanical properties (compressive strength of 78.47 MPa, which can withstand a pressure of 3.92 × 106 times its own weight). Light irradiation enlarges the interlayer spacing of MXene and improves the solar absorption capability. Under one sun, the three-dimensional MXAS evaporator exhibits a steam generation rate of 2.48 kg m-2 h-1and an evaporation efficiency of 89.3%, and it demonstrates long-term durability when testing in seawater. This strategy provides valuable insights into the potential application of a high-performance water evaporation system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jin Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
| | - Haoran Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuting Li
- State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
| | - Qinhuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
| | - Xiang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
| | - Yu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Xie JF, Li D, Huo HW, Huang YY, Wu P, Zhao QB, Zheng YM. Activating nickel foam with trace titanium oxide for enhanced water oxidation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2914-2917. [PMID: 38372145 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc05956a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
Abstract
Nickel-based electrocatalysts for water oxidation suffer from low activity and poor stability. In this work, 0.015 mg cm-2 TiO2 nanosheets anchored on Ni foam addressed these problems after electrochemical activation. In situ investigations, including Raman spectra, corroborated the enhanced generation of highly active Ni(III)-O-O species on Ni foam in the presence of trace TiO2.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jia-Fang Xie
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Research Center of Urban Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Ding Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Research Center of Urban Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Hui-Wen Huo
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Research Center of Urban Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Yi-Yin Huang
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Manipulation and New Energy Materials, College of Physics and Energy, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
| | - Peng Wu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Research Center of Urban Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
| | - Quan-Bao Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Research Center of Urban Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Yu-Ming Zheng
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Research Center of Urban Carbon Neutrality, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Zhang MM, Chen SL, Bao AR, Chen Y, Liang H, Ji S, Chen J, Ye B, Yang Q, Liu Y, Li J, Chen W, Huang X, Ni S, Dang L, Li MD. Anion-Counterion Strategy toward Organic Cocrystal Engineering for Near-Infrared Photothermal Conversion and Solar-Driven Water Evaporation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318628. [PMID: 38225206 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318628] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
Abstract
An anion-counterion strategy is proposed to construct organic mono-radical charge-transfer cocrystals for near-infrared photothermal conversion and solar-driven water evaporation. Ionic compounds with halogen anions as the counterions serve as electron donors, providing the necessary electrons for efficient charge transfer with unchanged skeleton atoms and structures as well as the broad red-shifted absorption (200-2000 nm) and unprecedented photothermal conversion efficiency (~90.5 %@808 nm) for the cocrystals. Based on these cocrystals, an excellent solar-driven interfacial water evaporation rate up to 6.1±1.1 kg ⋅ m-2 ⋅ h-1 under 1 sun is recorded due to the comprehensive evaporation effect from the cocrystal loading in polyurethane foams and chimney addition, such performance is superior to the reported results on charge-transfer cocrystals or other materials for solar-driven interfacial evaporation. This prototype exhibits the great potential of cocrystals prepared by the one-step mechanochemistry method in practical large-scale seawater desalination applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Meng-Meng Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Shun-Li Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - An-Ran Bao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Yanqi Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Hui Liang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Shaomin Ji
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
| | - Jiecheng Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Bowei Ye
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Qingwei Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Yuli Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Jiayu Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Wenbin Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Xinda Huang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Shaofei Ni
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
| | - Li Dang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, China
| | - Ming-De Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515031, China
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Zhang XS, Mao S, Wang J, Onggowarsito C, Feng A, Han R, Liu H, Zhang G, Xu Z, Yang L, Fu Q, Huang Z. Boron nanosheets boosting solar thermal water evaporation. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4628-4636. [PMID: 38357835 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06146a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
Abstract
Hydrogel-based solar vapour generators (SVGs) are promising for wastewater treatment and desalination. The performance of SVG systems is governed by solar thermal conversion and water management. Progress has been made in achieving high energy conversion efficiency, but the water evaporation rates are still unsatisfactory under 1 sun irradiation. This study introduced novel two-dimensional (2D) boron nanosheets as additives into hydrogel-based SVGs. The resulting SVGs exhibit an outstanding evaporation rate of 4.03 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation. This significant improvement is attributed to the 2D boron nanosheets, which leads to the formation of a higher content of intermediate water and reduced water evaporation enthalpy to 845.11 kJ kg-1. The SVGs into which boron nanosheets were incorporated also showed high salt resistance and durability, demonstrating their great potential for desalination applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Stella Zhang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Shudi Mao
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Jiashu Wang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Casey Onggowarsito
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - An Feng
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Rui Han
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Hanwen Liu
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Guojin Zhang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Zhimei Xu
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Limei Yang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Qiang Fu
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| | - Zhenguo Huang
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
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
|
41
|
Jia L, Liu Z, Hao H, Zhang M, Tian X, Huang W. Crystal Plane Engineering to Boost Water Cluster Evaporation for Enhanced Solar Steam Generation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:1753-1760. [PMID: 38287247 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
Abstract
Polymer based low evaporation enthalpy materials have become a universal selection for improving the efficiency of solar steam generation. Although water cluster and intermediate water mechanisms have been proposed to explain the low evaporation enthalpy, the production process and microstructure of activated water are still unclear. Here, crystal plane engineering is used to investigate the intermediate water state and the water cluster activation mechanism. The unique open-closed coordination structure on the optimized crystal surface promotes the generation of firm water clusters by optimizing the intermediate water state. Under the similar solar energy absorption of all materials, crystal plane engineering increased the solar steam generation rate of the evaporator by 31.2% and increased the energy efficiency to 94.8%. Exploring the micro-evaporation process and activated water structure is expected to stimulate the development of the next generation low evaporation enthalpy materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Linhui Jia
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, P. R. China
| | - Zhongxin Liu
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, P. R. China
| | - Hongxun Hao
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, P. R. China
| | - Mingxin Zhang
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, P. R. China
| | - Xinlong Tian
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, P. R. China
| | - Wei Huang
- School of Marine Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
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
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Belal N Basuny
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
| | - Doaa A Kospa
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
| | - Amr Awad Ibrahim
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University Al-Mansoura 35516 Egypt
| | - Ahmed Gebreil
- Nile Higher Institutes of Engineering and Technology El-Mansoura Egypt
| |
Collapse
|