Passive multistage solar desalination enables durable high-efficiency freshwater production

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Wenzong Li, Tianyi Ma, Xu Wang, Lemin Zhang, Wenna Ge, Chenguang Lu, Xiangge Bai, Jiahui Chu, Zichao Yuan, Shile Feng, Yahua Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta08988c
Cited by: 2
References: 49

Abstract

We present a bioinspired surface enabling durable reverse multistage evaporation by enhancing heat transfer and suppressing salt crystallization, achieving 410% solar-to-steam efficiency and 6.25 kg m −2 h −1 evaporation rate under one sun illumination.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods Membrane Separation Technologies Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
13
Pages
7502–7509
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN