Hybrid solar evaporation system for water and electricity co-generation: Comprehensive utilization of solar and water energy

Boosting Photo-thermo-electric Conversion via a Donor–Acceptor Organic Cocrystal Strategy

“…The global energy crisis has become a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. Solar energy, an infinite resource, is considered a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources. − Currently, there are two primary methods of converting solar energy into electrical energy. The first method involves photovoltaic power generation technology that relies on electron–hole pairs.…”

A promising technology: solar-driven interfacial evaporation with facilitation strategies, multifunctional applications and perspectives

“…The application of solar energy has now covered numerous aspects. [126][127][128] Currently, there are a variety of ways to generate electricity, such as hydroelectric power generation, 129 wind power generation, 130 nuclear power generation, 131 geothermal power generation, 132 and thermal power generation, 133 and the use of solar energy to convert it into electricity is one of the most important solutions to the energy problem, 134 and it has the ability to help in many areas where electricity is scarce. SDIE is an environmentally friendly technology that uses solar energy to produce clean water from seawater or contaminated wastewater.…”

A biomass hydrogel solar evaporator based on low-grade tobacco leaves for water evaporation and thermoelectric conversion applications

“…30 The core of solar-driven evaporation water technology is one of the photothermal materials and the other is the carrier. In the continuous development and innovation of technology, 31,32 hydrogel as a new evaporation carrier material has broad application prospects because of its low cost, efficient operation, and strong sustainability. 33 At present, researchers have successfully developed different types of hydrogel carriers, which show good application potential in evaporation technology, and some encouraging research results have been obtained.…”