Bioinspired “Spindle Knot Effect” Integrated into Mixed-Matrix Nanofibrous Membranes for Highly Efficient Solar-to-Vapor Conversion
Hao Ren,
Yuhao Xiao,
Chang Yang
et al.
Abstract:The microstructure of photothermal interface materials for solar steam generation is crucial to simultaneously optimize the water transfer path and solar-to-vapor conversion efficiency; however, it remains a formidable challenge. Herein, bioinspired by the spindle knot structure of spider silk, spindleknotted nanofibrous mixed-matrix membranes are facilely prepared and exhibit highly efficient solar-to-vapor conversion due to the "spindle knot effect" that results from the localized solar-to-thermal conversion… Show more
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