Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

C4 Pathway and CAM01:27

C4 Pathway and CAM

45.4K
Most plants use the C3 pathway for carbon fixation. However, some plants, such as sugar cane, corn, and cacti that grow in hot conditions, use alternative pathways to fix carbon and conserve energy loss due to photorespiration. Photorespiration is the process that occurs when the oxygen concentration is high. Under such conditions, the rubisco enzyme in the Calvin cycle binds O2 instead of CO2, which halts photosynthesis and consumes energy.
C4 Pathway
The C4 pathway is used by plants such as...
45.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Electroacupuncture ameliorates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis by modulating ferroptosis via the SLC7A11/GPX4 axis.

Acupuncture in medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society·2026
Same author

[Diagnosis and treatment of intracranial and extracranial complications of acute suppurative otitis media in children].

Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026
Same author

Correction: Structural basis for substrate recognition and inhibition of thioredoxin glutathione reductase from Schistosoma japonicum: Implications for antiparasitic development.

PLoS pathogens·2026
Same author

Drosophila Tet mediates the host IMD antibacterial immune defense in a catalytic activity-independent manner.

Insect biochemistry and molecular biology·2026
Same author

Perspectives and experiences of ICU healthcare professionals on conscious ICU patients' involvement in shared decision-making: a qualitative study.

BMJ open·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "Inflammation-induced promoter hypermethylation of GLP-1R limits the protective effect of GLP-1R agonists against acute lung injury" [Biochem. Pharmacol. 251 (2026) 118112].

Biochemical pharmacology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 17, 2025

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

6.9K

Efficient Solar Steam Generation by Multiscale Photothermal Structures Derived from Cactus Stems.

Chuchu Zhang1, Yanjun Li1,2, Xing Wei1

  • 1School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330031, China.

Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
|August 8, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed an efficient solar steam generation (SSG) device using carbonized cactus stems. This sustainable material offers high solar absorption and evaporation rates for water purification and desalination.

More Related Videos

Making Record-efficiency SnS Solar Cells by Thermal Evaporation and Atomic Layer Deposition
14:01

Making Record-efficiency SnS Solar Cells by Thermal Evaporation and Atomic Layer Deposition

Published on: May 22, 2015

42.7K
CO2 Photoreduction to CH4 Performance Under Concentrating Solar Light
07:08

CO2 Photoreduction to CH4 Performance Under Concentrating Solar Light

Published on: June 12, 2019

6.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 17, 2025

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

6.9K
Making Record-efficiency SnS Solar Cells by Thermal Evaporation and Atomic Layer Deposition
14:01

Making Record-efficiency SnS Solar Cells by Thermal Evaporation and Atomic Layer Deposition

Published on: May 22, 2015

42.7K
CO2 Photoreduction to CH4 Performance Under Concentrating Solar Light
07:08

CO2 Photoreduction to CH4 Performance Under Concentrating Solar Light

Published on: June 12, 2019

6.8K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Renewable Energy

Background:

  • Solar steam generation (SSG) is crucial for water treatment and desalination.
  • Biomass-derived carbon materials are promising for SSG due to cost and availability.
  • Existing materials often fall short due to complex structural demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To utilize cactus stems as a photothermal material for efficient SSG.
  • To investigate the performance of carbonized cactus stems in SSG devices.

Main Methods:

  • Cactus stems underwent mild heat treatment to create a carbonized photothermal structure.
  • The resulting material was integrated into an SSG device.
  • Performance was evaluated based on solar spectrum absorption, evaporation rate, and efficiency.

Main Results:

  • The carbonized cactus stem material achieved 93.7% solar spectrum absorption.
  • The SSG device demonstrated an evaporation rate of 2.02 kg m⁻² h⁻¹.
  • An overall efficiency of 91.4% was recorded under one solar irradiation.

Conclusions:

  • Carbonized cactus stems are effective photothermal materials for high-performance SSG.
  • This approach offers a sustainable solution for efficient water production.
  • The material shows potential for practical applications in desalination and water treatment.