Issue 48, 2021

Effect of light intensity on solar-driven interfacial steam generation

Abstract

Solar-driven interfacial steam generation (SISG) has attracted much attention in recent years as a solution to freshwater scarcity and the energy crisis. Currently, research interests are mainly focused on standard conditions under “1-sun” illumination, which we believe are insufficient on their own. Gaining insight and understanding about SISG under both weak and strong irradiation have important implications for real-world use that are rarely presented in relevant discussions. In this review, we aim to discuss SISG under weak (<1 sun) and strong solar irradiation (>1 sun), both of which are often undervalued but necessary for real application. By analyzing state-of-the-art techniques and recent research progress, we provide some possible strategies, in terms of both energy and water management, for improving the performance of SISG under different irradiation powers. Finally, we also give a summary and our perspectives on the directions that the future development of this exciting field might take.

Graphical abstract: Effect of light intensity on solar-driven interfacial steam generation

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
29 sep 2021
Accepted
12 nov 2021
First published
16 nov 2021

Nanoscale, 2021,13, 20387-20395

Effect of light intensity on solar-driven interfacial steam generation

Y. Qiu, M. Lee, J. Chen and Q. Zhang, Nanoscale, 2021, 13, 20387 DOI: 10.1039/D1NR06410J

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