Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses sunlight to evaporate seawater and generate clean drinking water. Instead of relying on external electricity, the approach uses solar ...

The tilted 3D solar heaters enhance solar energy harvesting in practical applications, the directional vapor escaping between solar heater arrays is significantly enhanced, allowing thinner air layer ...

A solar emulsion evaporator built with graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes adapts to oil, salt, and microbes, maintaining clean water production in harsh conditions. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Freshwater ...

A versatile surfactant-free emulsion construction strategy is proposed to customize functional hydrogels. The synergistic emulsification mechanism between amphiphilic polymers and MXene is ...

A biodegradable nanocellulose and carbon aerogel uses sunlight to purify seawater efficiently, achieving high evaporation rates and strong salt resistance for sustainable, low-cost desalination ...