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A cocoon-based 3D solar steam generator for high-performance saline water desalination

Changyuan Song, Xuying Chen, Rui Hao, Dongna Cai, Xiangwei Zhu, Hao Liu, Wentao Liu

Sustainable Energy & Fuels · 2021 · 17 citations · 43 references

Concepts

Local ModificationChemical EngineeringSelf-cleaning 3DEngineeringSteam DistributionSolar PowerEnergy ConversionEnvironmental EngineeringEnergy EfficiencyWater TechnologyWater PurificationWater TreatmentCocoon-based 3DBrine DisposalSolar Thermal EnergySolar Steam GeneratorSolar Energy UtilisationRefrigeration

Abstract

A self-cleaning 3D solar steam generator prepared by local modification of cocoons exhibits high evaporation rate and low heat loss in seawater desalination.

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