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  • Renewable Energy
  • Biotechnology

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  • Solar steam generation is crucial for desalination and sterilization.
  • Artificial structures are being developed to improve solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency.
  • Natural materials offer potential for low-cost, efficient solar energy harvesting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of mushrooms as natural solar steam generation devices.
  • To evaluate the solar steam generation performance of natural and carbonized mushrooms.
  • To understand the structural attributes of mushrooms contributing to efficient solar thermal conversion.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized natural and carbonized mushroom samples as photothermal materials.
  • Measured solar steam generation efficiency under 1 sun illumination.
  • Analyzed mushroom microstructures (pileus, context, stipe) and their role in light absorption, water supply, and heat management.

Main Results:

  • Natural mushrooms achieved approximately 62% solar steam generation efficiency.
  • Carbonized mushrooms demonstrated higher efficiencies, reaching approximately 78%.
  • Mushroom's umbrella-shaped pileus, porous context, and fibrous stipe were identified as key features for efficient performance and reduced heat loss.

Conclusions:

  • Mushrooms are effective, low-cost materials for solar steam generation.
  • The natural structure of mushrooms provides inherent advantages for solar thermal conversion.
  • Mushroom-inspired designs can advance the development of high-performance solar thermal devices.