Journal Article10.1039/d3ta05941c
Nature- Inspired sustainable solar evaporators for seawater desalination
Xiang Song,Lianghao Jia,Zhengen Wei,Tao Xiang,Shaobing Zhou +4 more
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TL;DR: Researchers develop nature-inspired solar evaporators for seawater desalination, utilizing biomimetic structures to enhance evaporation rates and lifespan, offering a sustainable solution for water purification.
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Abstract: This paper presents an overview of the preparation, application and role of biomimetic structures in solar evaporators with improved evaporation rate and lifetime.
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