Research Progress in Enhanced Water Production Strategies for Solar-Driven Interface Evaporation

Abstract

Abstract：Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology (SDIE) has shown considerable potential in addressing global water scarcity, thanks to its eco-friendly, efficient, and versatile nature. By refining light management, thermal management, and water management within SDIE systems, it is possible to attain high evaporation rates, yet there remains scope for improving water production capabilities in practical applications. Against this backdrop, this paper offers an comprehensive review of the latest strategies to enhance water production within SDIE systems. It explores the underlying principles, benefits, limitations, and practical applications of various strategies, including rapid steam condensation, latent heat recovery, and light concentration, and highlights the common challenges encountered by current enhancement strategies. Based on the analysis above, this paper synthesizes the critical research directions necessary for transitioning solar distillation water systems into practical applications, with the aim of offering guiding recommendations for the development of the next generation of SDIE systems.