Additionally, the crude oil can be continuously collected from seawater surface by a pump-assisted device with the monolith mounted not only under simulated solar irradiation but also under outdoor condition. This self-heating monolith by virtue of solar energy provides a practical and environmentally-friendly idea for cleanup of crude oil spills. - Download [PDF]
Additionally, the crude oil can be continuously collected from seawater surface by a pump-assisted device with the monolith mounted not only under simulated solar irradiation but also under outdoor condition. This self-heating monolith by virtue of solar energy provides a practical and environmentally-friendly idea for cleanup of crude oil spills.
Organic photothermal materials, particular the donor–acceptor (D-A) type ones, have attracted increased attention because they could efficiently transform solar energy to heat in an environmentally friendly manner. So far, there are many strategies to improve the fluorescence of D-A type molecules, while how to quench the fluorescence via non-radiative decay process …
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21256 Corpus ID: 231806297; Melanin-Inspired Design: Preparing Sustainable Photothermal Materials from Lignin for Energy Generation. @article{Zhao2021MelaninInspiredDP, title={Melanin-Inspired Design: Preparing Sustainable Photothermal Materials from Lignin for Energy Generation.}, author={Xinpeng Zhao and …
Here, we demonstrate an optically selective catalyst based Ti 3 C 2 T x Janus design, that enables minimized thermal emission, maximized solar absorption and good …
All-weather, high-efficiency solar photothermal anti-icing/deicing systems are of great importance for solving the problem of ice accumulation on outdoor equipment surfaces. In this ...
Sunlight could be an alternative green energy source to generate water vapour via photothermal conversion devices such as solar vapour generators (SVGs), which can …
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation integrating inexhaustible solar energy and abundant seawater to address the scarcity of freshwater is a green and sustainable solution, but its industrial application remains challenging. Herein, …
Shining Light on Solar Energy Integration in Construction. Solar energy, with its immense potential for sustainability, has become an increasingly attractive option in the construction industry capturing the sun''s rays and converting them into usable energy, solar-powered construction equipment offers a myriad of advantages. Photovoltaic (PV) panels are …
It is highly desirable to seek green and sustainable technologies, such as employing photothermal effects to drive energy catalysis processes to address the high energy demand and associated environmental impacts induced by the current methods. The photothermocatalysis process is an emerging research area with great potential in efficiently …
Photothermal catalysis is a solar-driven process that combines photochemical and thermocatalytic reactions for energy conversion and environmental governance. This …
On the other hand, green H 2 is generated through the electrolysis process using renewable energy sources like wind or solar power, emphasizing a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach (Dash et al., 2023; Ishaq et al., 2022).
Environmentally Friendly Photothermal Membranes for Halite Recovery from Reverse Osmosis Brine via Solar-Driven Membrane Crystallization. ...
Solar interfacial evaporation is an innovative and environmentally friendly technology for producing freshwater from seawater. However, current interfacial evaporators are costly to manufacture, have poor tolerance to environmental conditions, exhibit instability in evaporation efficiency in highly saline solutions, and fail to prevent salt crystallization.
The power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of laboratory-sized organic solar cells (OSCs), usually processed from low-boiling-point and toxic solvents, have reached high values of over 18%. However ...
In recent years, solar steam technology which utilizes solar energy as the sole input source for photothermal conversion has shown to be sustainable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly ...
Eco-design actions led to a 31% short-term and 46% long-term reduction in climate change impact, while a 54% reduction was achieved with 95% recycled platinum. The study emphasized the importance of circular and sustainable approaches in hydrogen technology development, advocating for eco-(re)design to meet environmental and social principles.
Recovery and utilization of low-grade thermal energy is a topic of universal importance in today''s society. Photothermal conversion materials can convert light energy into heat energy, which can now be used in cancer treatment, seawater purification, etc., while thermoelectric materials can convert heat energy into electricity, which can now be used in …
Project Highlights. Living Room with Fireplace: The design''s boldness comes from removing the walls around the existing, which greatly expanded the kitchen and elevated it to the heart of the home. Living Room and Kitchen: A tall bar area provides visual separation between the living and cooking areas, while still allowing the cook to be part of the main event.
In this review, we comprehensively summarized the state-of-the-art photothermal applications for solar energy conversion, including photothermal water evaporation and desalination, photothermal catalysis for H 2 generation …
Efficient utilization of solar energy 1 to produce highly value-added fuels and chemicals is being pursued to reduce dependence on fossil fuel 2,3,4,5,6,7.Particularly, photothermal catalysis ...
Therefore, finding a highly efficient, low-cost, and eco-friendly water treatment technology is a current research hotspot and development direction in the field of water treatment. ... [18], [19]: (1) it exhibits high energy conversion efficiency by conducting both solar energy absorption and water evaporation at the interface, reducing the ...
In this work, high-performance, low-cost, environmentally friendly multilayered solar steam generation systems are fabricated by engineering the structure and using a biomass photothermal material. …
Photothermal conversion is an environmentally friendly process that harvests energy from the sun and has been attracting growing research interest in recent years.
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Photothermal materials: A key platform enabling highly efficient water evaporation driven by solar energy" by Xuan Wu et al. DOI: 10.1016/J.MTENER.2019.02.001 Corpus ID: 134809603 Photothermal materials: A key platform
Background In recent years, solar photovoltaic technology has experienced significant advances in both materials and systems, leading to improvements in efficiency, cost, and energy storage capacity. These advances have made solar photovoltaic technology a more viable option for renewable energy generation and energy storage. However, intermittent is a …
Solar energy, as an abundant, clean and renewable energy source, becomes a promising alternative to traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels and has received extensive research attention. Solar water evaporation, which utilizes sunlight as the sole power source, has become a significant strategy for water purification. Natural polysaccharides and their derived …
This review developed the principles of coupling solar photon and thermal fields underlying the photothermal effect, exploration of efficient nanocatalysts, development of …
Photothermal Chemistry Based on Solar Energy: From Synergistic Effects to Practical Applications ... hydrocarbons, is a typical TC process, which needs high temperature and high pressure. In order to develop a more energy-saving and eco-friendly FTS technology, Wang et al. combined ... full-spectral cascade utilization of solar energy, design ...
Photothermal materials form the key platform for efficient light-to-heat conversion. The generated heat can be utilized to drive steam generation, which has recently attracted …
This review presents the broad scope of photothermal applications, offers a comprehensive understanding of the photothermal conversion of solar energy with nanomaterials and nanostructures, and ...