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Can solar-driven steam generation be used beyond water purification & desalination?

This Review summarizes the recent progress in solar-driven steam generation in diverse functionalizations and highlights its applications beyond water purification and desalination.

What is solar steam generation & how does it work?

Solar steam generation is designed to save energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions by reducing the overall consumption of fossil fuels. The solar steam system can be easily integrated into an existing system and reduce the energy costs to up to 75%, depending on the area, as it is based solely on solar energy.

Are three-dimensional solar steam evaporators effective for water purification?

Nature Communications 15, Article number: 9484 (2024) Cite this article Three-dimensional solar steam evaporators with efficient water purification performance have received increasing attention recently.

How are PTMs used in solar steam generation systems?

Traditionally, PTMs in solar steam generation systems have been utilized in two primary ways: either by placing the materials at the bottom or immersing them in water, or by floating them on the water's surface [, , ].

How effective is solar evaporation for steam generation?

Studies reported that for steam generation in solar-powered systems, the combination of solar absorption, capillary water feeding, and narrow-gap evaporation processes is highly effective, especially in applications such as desalination or sterilization, as illustrated in Fig. 3 a . Fig. 3.

What is solar-driven steam generation?

Solar-driven steam generation (SSG) combines solar energy and water, two of Earth’s most abundant yet essential resources, and has garnered widespread attention. Over the past decade, substantial advancements have been made in improving both solar-to-steam conversion efficiency and long-term stability.