Graphene oxide-based efficient and scalable solar desalination under one sun with a confined 2D water path

Graphene oxide-based efficient and scalable solar desalination under one sun with a confined 2D water path

December 6, 2016 | Xiuqiang Li, Weichao Xu, Mingyang Tang, Lin Zhou, Bin Zhu, Shining Zhu, and Jia Zhu
This study presents a novel solar desalination device that efficiently and scalably produces desalinated water using graphene oxide (GO) films. The device features a confined 2D water path, which minimizes heat loss and ensures efficient water supply. The GO film, fabricated through a scalable process, serves as an efficient solar absorber (>94%), vapor channel, and thermal insulator. The device operates under one-sun illumination, achieving an energy transfer efficiency of 80% and a salinity decrement of four orders. Notably, the device's performance is independent of the water quantity and does not require thermal insulation, making it a promising portable and personalized clean water solution for addressing global water scarcity. The study highlights the importance of localized heat management and efficient water supply in solar desalination, demonstrating a scalable and sustainable approach to water purification.This study presents a novel solar desalination device that efficiently and scalably produces desalinated water using graphene oxide (GO) films. The device features a confined 2D water path, which minimizes heat loss and ensures efficient water supply. The GO film, fabricated through a scalable process, serves as an efficient solar absorber (>94%), vapor channel, and thermal insulator. The device operates under one-sun illumination, achieving an energy transfer efficiency of 80% and a salinity decrement of four orders. Notably, the device's performance is independent of the water quantity and does not require thermal insulation, making it a promising portable and personalized clean water solution for addressing global water scarcity. The study highlights the importance of localized heat management and efficient water supply in solar desalination, demonstrating a scalable and sustainable approach to water purification.
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