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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Engineering

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  • Freshwater scarcity is a growing global concern, driving the need for efficient desalination technologies.
  • Solar desalination offers a sustainable solution, but requires further advancements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, highly efficient, and cost-effective solar steam generator (SSG) for water desalination.
  • To mimic natural transpiration processes using a bio-inspired design for enhanced water evaporation.

Main Methods:

  • A bionic mushroom solar steam generator (BMSSG) was designed, integrating a wooden strip for water transport and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) modified graphene aerogels (GA) for photothermal conversion.
  • The device was optimized for aerogel composition and wooden strip dimensions to maximize evaporation efficiency.
  • The BMSSG was tested for its performance, stability, and recyclability in seawater desalination.

Main Results:

  • The optimized BMSSG achieved a high solar evaporation rate of 1.67 kg m⁻²h⁻¹, surpassing many existing wood-based evaporators.
  • The integrated, self-floating design eliminated the need for thermal insulation and absorbent wicks, reducing cost and increasing compactness.
  • The BMSSG demonstrated feasibility, stability, and recyclability for practical seawater desalination applications.

Conclusions:

  • The bio-inspired BMSSG presents a low-cost, scalable, and efficient solar desalination technology.
  • The device's unique design offers advantages in stability, reliability, and reduced manufacturing costs.
  • This innovative approach holds significant potential for widespread application in addressing freshwater shortages.