CNT-based gel-coated cotton fabrics for constructing symmetrical evaporator with up/down inversion property for efficient continuous solar desalination

Progress in interfacial solar steam generation using low-dimensional and biomass-derived materials

“…Cotton fabric (CF) is a type of natural polysaccharide porous material with great stability and hydrophilicity, and it has numerous uses in the textile industry. It is possible to manufacture CF on a wide scale at a reasonable cost and can be reused after washing repeatedly [174][175][176][177]. Therefore, the salts deposited on the evaporator during desalination can be easily removed if the photothermal materials are bonded strongly with cotton fabric.…”

A Multifunctional tannic acid–Fe3+–graphene oxide loaded alginate photothermal network: an interfacial water evaporator, a disinfector and a power generator

“…Most notably, this PT material doesn't require any noble metals or delicate nanotechnology treatment, making it more cost-effective than the majority of previously reported materials. 45,46 Antimicrobial properties and probable thermoelectric material integrated power generation make TA-Fe 3+ -GO-ALG (PT-2) a versatile photothermal material.…”

Inspired by Plant Transpiration: Fabrication of a Unique Micro–Nano-Structured Janus Evaporator Using Waste Cotton Fabric for Enhanced Efficiency and Salt Resistance

“…Desalination technologies, such as multistage flash distillation and membrane-based reverse osmosis, have been employed to convert seawater into freshwater. However, these methods are energy-intensive − and not feasible for large-scale implementation in impoverished water-scarce regions. Fortunately, abundant and clean solar energy resources are available, even in severely impoverished and water-stressed areas .…”