All‐In‐One Carbon Foam Evaporators for Efficient Co‐Generation of Freshwater and Electricity
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Abstract
Abstract Combining interfacial solar steam evaporation with power generation to produce freshwater and electricity is an effective approach to alleviating freshwater scarcity and energy crises. However, constructing low‐cost, efficient integrated evaporator‐generator devices remains challenging, and the synergistic mechanism underlying evaporation‐power co‐generation is not yet well understood. Herein, low‐cost carbon foam‐based bifunctional evaporators that effectively achieve freshwater and electricity co‐generation are designed. Carbon foam is obtained from waste polyester using a ball‐milling‐assisted carbonization strategy. The bifunctional evaporator demonstrates excellent water transport, outstanding…
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- 21.10
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- 100%
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- 75
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10Topics & keywords
- Materials science
- Electricity
- Electricity generation
- Carbon fibers
- Chemical engineering
- Waste management
- Process engineering
- Composite material