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ReviewPolymers2024

Development Status of Solar-Driven Interfacial Steam Generation Support Layer Based on Polymers and Biomaterials: A Review.

Haipeng Yan, Pan Wang, Lingsha Li, Zixin Zhao, Yang Xiang, Haoqian Guo, Boli Yang, Xulin Yang, Kui Li, Ying Li and 2 more

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Review in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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12 authors.

Haipeng YanSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Pan WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Lingsha LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Zixin ZhaoSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Yang XiangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Haoqian GuoSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Boli YangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Xulin YangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3505-2612
Kui LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Ying LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9711-0059
Xiaohong HeSchool of Automation, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu 610225, China.
Yong YouKey Laboratory of General Chemistry of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 52202083National Natural Science Foundation of China No.52203102Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province 2024NSFSC0263Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province 24GJHZ0024Research Startup Foundation of Chengdu University, China 2081920009Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Novel CN Polymeric Materials CNP-C-240206
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

With the increasing shortage of water resources and the aggravation of water pollution, solar-driven interfacial steam generation (SISG) technology has garnered considerable attention because of its low energy consumption, simple operation, and environmental friendliness. The popular multi-layer SISG evaporator is composed of two basic structures: a photothermal layer and a support layer. Herein, the support layer underlies the photothermal layer and carries out thermal management, supports the photothermal layer, and transports water to the evaporation interface to improve the stability of the evaporator. While most research focuses on the photothermal layer, the support layer is typically viewed as a supporting object for the photothermal layer. This review focuses on the support layer, which is relatively neglected in evaporator development. It summarizes existing progress in the field of multi-layer interface evaporators, based on various polymers and biomaterials, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Specifically, mainly polymer-based support layers are reviewed, including polymer foams, gels, and their corresponding functional materials, while biomaterial support layers, including natural plants, carbonized biomaterials, and other innovation biomaterials are not. Additionally, the corresponding structure design strategies for the support layer were also involved. It was found that the selection and optimal design of the substrate also played an important role in the efficient operation of the whole steam generation system. Their evolution and refinement are vital for advancing the sustainability and effectiveness of interfacial evaporation technology. The corresponding potential future research direction and application prospects of support layer materials are carefully presented to enable effective responses to global water challenges.

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biomaterialpolymersolar evaporationsupport layerwater treatment

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PMID39274060
PMCPMC11397863

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