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Researchers developed a novel 3D photothermal material using hollow multishelled structures (HoMS) for efficient solar-driven water desalination. This sustainable technology significantly boosts freshwater production and supports agriculture, addressing global water scarcity.

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  • Sustainable Energy Technologies
  • Environmental Science and Engineering

Background:

  • Global water scarcity necessitates sustainable solutions at the water-energy-food nexus.
  • Solar-driven evaporation is a promising desalination method but faces challenges in performance, durability, and cost.
  • Integrating efficient photothermal materials is crucial for practical solar desalination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a scalable and economical strategy for constructing 3D photothermal architectures.
  • To enhance solar absorption and evaporation efficiency for water desalination.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of the developed material in producing freshwater and supporting agriculture.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized hollow multishelled structures (HoMS) and interlocking polymer molecular chains to create 3D photothermal architectures.
  • Employed Hansen solubility parameters for precise polymer threading and uniform nanomaterial loading, forming a hierarchical 'nanoforest' morphology.
  • Integrated the material into an active-condensation solar desalination device and conducted crop growth experiments.

Main Results:

  • Achieved 90.2% broadband solar absorption and a 45.7% reduction in evaporation energy consumption.
  • Reached a record high evaporation rate of 38.14 ± 0.57 kg m⁻² h⁻¹ with year-long stability.
  • Produced 20.16 L of WHO-standard freshwater per day from a 0.75 m² device and supported crop growth over 5 m².

Conclusions:

  • The developed HoMS-based photothermal material offers a feasible and sustainable route for solar-driven water desalination.
  • The hierarchical 'nanoforest' structure enhances solar absorption and evaporation efficiency.
  • This technology effectively addresses water scarcity by providing clean water and supporting agricultural needs at a lower cost.