Biomimetic salt-excreting 2D evaporator enables spatially decoupled evaporation, salt harvesting, and energy recovery for sustainable brine treatment

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Haifeng Zhou, H. Li, Chengkai Mao, Jiali Jiang, Hongjuan Ma, Long Zhao
DOI: 10.1039/d6ee00483k
Cited by: 7
References: 47

Abstract

A mangrove-inspired 2D PVIL hydrogel evaporator spatially decouples evaporation, salt crystallization, and thermoelectric generation, enabling 5 months in 10 wt% NaCl and delivering 2.55 W m −2 via evaporative cooling.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods Membrane Separation Technologies Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
10
Pages
3345–3357
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN