Upcycled Graphene Integrated Fiber-Based Photothermal Hybrid Nanocomposites for Solar-Driven Interfacial Water Evaporation

Upcycled graphene nanoplatelets integrated fiber-based Janus membranes for enhanced solar-driven interfacial steam generation

“…6a and b shows the membrane surface temperature and transient weight change of the system, which were used to characterize the performance of the Janus membranes. 44,53 The evaporation performance of the tested samples was characterized using pure water under one sun of illumination. 69,70 ESI † S2 provides information regarding the stability of Janus membranes when being in contact with pure water.…”

“…43 This contrasts with the environmental benefits of the applications for which these materials are intended. This issue has prompted using environmentally friendly carbon-based materials like upcycled graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) 44 and the incorporation of recycled materials, such as carbonized photothermal materials derived from waste coffee grounds 45 or waste polyester 46 in this field.…”