Data on a two-dimensional Pd-cellulose with optimized morphology for the effective solar to steam generation

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Renewable Energy

Background:

• Solar-to-steam generation is crucial for clean water production.
• Optimizing material morphology enhances energy conversion efficiency.
• Palladium-cellulose composites show promise for solar absorbers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present complementary data on plasma synthesis parameters for 2D Pd-cellulose.
• To optimize plasma power for effective solar-to-steam generation.
• To analyze the impact of synthesis parameters on absorber morphology and performance.

Main Methods:

• Plasma synthesis of 2D Palladium-cellulose absorbers.
• Optimization of plasma power and synthesis conditions.
• Characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS).
• Evaluation of evaporation performance under solar irradiation.

Main Results:

• Detailed analysis of plasma synthesis parameters, including power optimization.
• SEM, XRD, and XPS data for various synthesized Pd-cellulose absorbers.
• Demonstration of improved solar-to-steam generation efficiency through optimized morphology.
• Correlation between plasma synthesis parameters and absorber characteristics.

Conclusions:

• Plasma synthesis offers a viable route for creating 2D Pd-cellulose with tunable morphology.
• Optimized plasma power is critical for enhancing solar-to-steam generation efficiency.
• The presented data provide valuable insights for developing advanced solar absorbers for desalination.