Article
Engineering, Chemical
Linjiang Zhang, Xuechun Wang, Xiaohui Xu, Jun Yang, Junfeng Xiao, Bo Bai, Qizhao Wang
Summary: The advancement of solar-driven interfacial steam generation is a promising strategy for tackling the water crisis. This study introduces a Janus solar evaporator that effectively addresses issues such as salt accumulation and organic pollutants. The developed Janus photothermal melamine sponge exhibits high efficiency in water evaporation, photocatalytic degradation, desalination, and wastewater treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shudi Mao, An Feng, Stella Zhang, Casey Onggowarsito, Qian Chen, Dawei Su, Qiang Fu
Summary: A polymeric hydrogel based solar vapor generator (SVG) offers a promising solution for energy-intensive desalination processes. The study identifies the relationship between hydrogel functional groups and the properties of the corresponding polymer hydrogels. The findings show that the polyacrylamide (PAM) SVG with -NH2 groups exhibits excellent evaporation and desalination performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shamik Chaudhuri, Chang-Mou Wu, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora
Summary: A WO2.72@Fe3O4@cellulose nanofiber (CNF) aerogel (NC@CNF)/polypropylene (PP) Janus membrane was synthesized for photocatalysis and water evaporation. The Janus membrane exhibited outstanding photodegradation performance and high water evaporation efficiency. It can float on contaminated water, utilize all the irradiated light, and be easily recovered, thus preventing secondary pollution. This study facilitates the development of self-floatable material systems for environmental remediation.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baichun Wang, Kai Yang, Bohan Cai, Jintai Zhang, Chuyun Wei, Aijiao Zhou
Summary: Solar water purification is a promising solution to the energy crisis and water shortages. To improve water production efficiency, a novel photothermal conversion interface is needed. In this study, a Janus hydrogel evaporator called CFPS is developed, which uses a hydrophilic/hydrophobic structure to regulate heat loss and promote water transport. CFPS achieved a surface temperature of 45 degrees C and 93.4% energy utilization efficiency under 1 sun illumination, with a higher static evaporation rate compared to a similar Fe3O4-based evaporator. CFPS also has good mechanical properties and durability, making it suitable for wastewater and hypersaline water desalination. This photosensitive magnetic hydrogel evaporator shows potential in wastewater purification and desalination scenarios.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenbang Han, Jianwu Fei, Jinfang Li, Yang Deng, Mingze Lv, Jin Zhao, Chunhong Wang, Xiaoming Zhao
Summary: A novel strategy for promoting dye-sensitized photocatalysis by combining the advantages of interfacial Fenton reaction construction and air-liquid-solid triphase contact was reported. This study developed a Janus membrane with bilayer electrospun micro/nanofibers, allowing a superior level of photosensitizer decoration for TiO2 semiconductor catalyst, resulting in highly efficient photodegradation of organic contaminations.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xi Zhao, Yingying Chen, Yue Yin, Liqing Zou, Qiyang Chen, Kai Liu, Pengcheng Lin, Hua Su, Ying Chen
Summary: This study successfully developed a novel solar evaporator with high efficiency and high evaporation rate, showcasing great salt resistance and contaminant purification performance suitable for seawater and sewage treatment. A portable solar-thermal purifier equipped with the evaporator has been designed, demonstrating potential for advanced clean water harvesting.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Jiang, Huiling Jiang, Ying Xu, Mei Chen, Lunhong Ai
Summary: This study proposes a novel Janus photothermal membrane by combining highly hydrophobic nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes encapsulating cobalt nanoparticles with a hydrophilic nylon membrane, which enables highly efficient solar water evaporation and optical absorption optimization. The fabricated Janus evaporator exhibits high solar water evaporation rate and efficiency, and can also be used for wastewater purification with high rejection efficiency and stability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yingying Chen, Xi Zhao, Zhenda Ye, Ying Chen, Pengcheng Lin
Summary: The study introduces a novel Janus-type graphene oxide (GO) evaporator with extremely high solar absorbance and efficient solar-thermal conversion, capable of rapid water evaporation. This evaporator demonstrates robust purification performance in simulated seawater, sewage, and acidic/alkaline water, and achieves efficient desalination in real seawater.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaofang Chen, Yin-Bo Zhu, Hao Yu, Jefferson Zhe Liu, Christopher D. Easton, Zhouyou Wang, Yaoxin Hu, Zongli Xie, Heng-An Wu, Xiwang Zhang, Dan Li, Huanting Wang
Summary: The scalable fabrication of ultrathin graphene membranes with precisely controlled subnanometer pores using graphene oxide nanosheet and polymer co-assembly on a porous ceramic substrate has shown unprecedented molecular-sieving water evaporation properties, achieving high water evaporation flux and salt rejection rates. This work provides new insights into water transport and evaporation through graphene subnanometer pores and offers a new strategy for membrane design for water desalination and other evaporation separations.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lihua Han, Jian Mao, An-Quan Xie, Yunzheng Liang, Liangliang Zhu, Su Chen
Summary: A new double-stage solar catalytic membrane distillation system has been developed, which integrates photocatalysts into a photothermic electrospun film, allowing for the simultaneous production of freshwater and clean fuels. By synergistically harvesting photons for localized heat generation and catalytic activity, the system achieves high freshwater collection rates and enhanced CO evolution, providing a sustainable solution to freshwater and energy shortage.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jintong Gao, Lenan Zhang, Jinfang You, Zhanyu Ye, Yang Zhong, Ruzhu Wang, Evelyn N. Wang, Zhenyuan Xu
Summary: Recent advances in multistage solar distillation have developed a solution for the challenges of long-term reliability and efficient treatment of hypersaline discharge in solar desalination. By utilizing thermohaline convection to mitigate salt accumulation and enhance heat transfer, the device achieves high freshwater production and extreme salt endurance, reducing water production costs and paving the way for the practical adoption of passive solar desalination for sustainable water economy.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Abhyavartin Selvam, Yashtika Raj Singh, Amarnath Karna, Amit Bhatnagar, Monalisa Mukherjee, Sandip Chakrabarti
Summary: The diminution of potable water is a pressing issue in several countries and is the most prioritized obligation of environmental scientists. Thence, the ardent emergence of photothermal interfacial evaporation (PTIE) is seen as a neoteric horizon in the avenue of water remediation. In this study, a solar absorber was developed by inducing phase change to Ni-doped HKUST-1 (Cu-MOF) via high-temperature calcination to create biphasic CuO/Cu2O caged in N-doped graphene oxide (NGO) sheets.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yahui Liu, Yitong Cui, Chunyu Yang, Huiming Lin, Feng Zhang, Kai Yu, Wei Guo, Fengyu Qu
Summary: In this study, expired yogurt-derived three-dimensional water evaporators were developed using a freeze-drying calcination technique and applied to desalination and purification of oil-contaminated seawater. The optimized water evaporator showed excellent solar evaporation rate and high light-to-heat efficiency. After desalination, the concentrations of various ions in the purified water met drinking water standards. The optimized water evaporator exhibited salt inhibition and antibacterial properties, making it suitable for the purification of oil-contaminated seawater.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhuoran Yang, Dan Yang, Chunyu Yang, Kai Yu, Xiang Chen, Fengyu Qu, Wei Guo
Summary: This article reports a water evaporator based on a C/ZnFe2O4-x composite deposited on floral foam, which has excellent sunlight absorption performance, efficient magnetic drive recovery function, and salt inhibition properties, making it suitable for efficient purification of oil-contaminated seawater.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhen Qin, Hang Sun, Yanan Tang, Shengyan Yin, Lixue Yang, Mingwei Xu, Zhenning Liu
Summary: A bioinspired hydrophilic-hydrophobic Janus hybrid system was constructed for efficient solar steam generation and water evaporation, with the added benefit of effective sewage purification.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Sanjay Kumar, Chang-Mou Wu, Wen-You Lai, Po-Chun Lin
Summary: This study found that the bearing strength of srrPET composites is primarily dependent on the W/D ratio, while the E/D ratio does not have a significant impact. Additionally, srrPET composites showed better fatigue cycles compared to srrPET-FR composites.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rounak R. Atram, Vijaykumar M. Bhuse, Ramdas G. Atram, Chang-Mou Wu, Pankaj Koinkar, Subhash B. Kondawar
Summary: The study successfully synthesized CNF/NiFe2S4/PANI nanocomposite with potential for high performance supercapacitor applications. The nanocomposites exhibited high specific capacitance, good capacitance retention capability, and cycling stability after structural and thermal stability analysis.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hairus Abdullah, Chi-Ning Hsu, Hardy Shuwanto, Noto Susanto Gultom, Worku Lakew Kebede, Chang-Mou Wu, Chiu-Chun Lai, Ri-Ichi Murakami, Masayuki Hirota, Antonio Norio Nakagaito, Dong-Hau Kuo
Summary: This study investigated the deposition of In-doped Mo(O,S)(2) catalysts on cellulose nanofiber and evaluated their performance in degrading organic dyes. The stability experiment showed that the environmentally friendly CNF-IMS hybrid composite was relatively stable, with no leaching of catalyst powder observed during photocatalytic reaction. Radical-scavenging experiments confirmed the mechanism of photoreaction and indicated the roles of hydroxyl and superoxide in visible-light illuminated conditions.
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Chang-Mou Wu, Saba Naseem
Summary: This study developed a recyclable Janus membrane with excellent photocatalytic properties by immobilizing a solar light active photocatalyst in specific cellulose fibers, achieving photodegradation and reduction reactions of pollutants. The Janus membrane exhibited outstanding cyclic stability and ease of recyclability after multiple experimental cycles.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Mou Wu, Po-Chun Lin, Sanjay Kumar, Jieng-Chiang Chen
Summary: This study investigates the tensile creep behavior of hole-drilled self-reinforced polyethylene terephthalate (srPET) composites using digital image correlation (DIC) method and compares it with conventional mechanical tensile systems (MTS). The results show that DIC method provides a larger maximum strain value at the edge of the hole compared to MTS. The long-term creep behavior of the materials can be successfully described by an Arrhenius-type time-temperature superposition principle (TTSP).
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Mou Wu, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Guan-Ying Chen, Dong-Hau Kuo, Noto Susanto Gultom
Summary: Hydrogen gas sensors are crucial for industrial and commercial applications. In this study, a novel CsxWO3/MoS2 nanocomposite with excellent hydrogen gas sensing ability at room temperature was synthesized. Specifically, the nanocomposite consisting of 15% MoS2 displayed a 51% response to hydrogen gas and exhibited good cyclic stability.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohana Rani Gokana, Chang-Mou Wu, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Jian Ying Qi, Wan-Tzu Yen
Summary: This study develops a pyroelectric nanogenerator with a screen-printed serpentine electrode and cesium tungsten bronze modification, which significantly improves the pyroelectric response and photothermal conversion. The electrode pattern, especially with a width of 2 mm, enhances the electrical current and power output. The PVDF/Cs0.33WO3 PyNG device demonstrates excellent performance in photothermal conversion and pyroelectric response. This research provides an alternative approach for designing and developing pyroelectric nanogenerators for solar energy harvesting.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aster Aberra Tessema, Chang-Mou Wu, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a graphitic carbon nitride/cesium tungsten oxide heterojunction and investigated its photocatalytic degradation performance for various water pollutants. The results showed outstanding photocatalytic activity of this heterojunction for different pollutants, indicating its potential as a universal photocatalyst.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chang-Mou Wu, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Guan-Ying Chen, Jinn P. Chu, Yichia Cheng, Hsiao-Hsuan Hsu
Summary: In this study, p-type ZnO nanorods grown on zirconium-based metallic glass nanotube arrays were developed for hydrogen gas sensing applications. The developed Zr-ZnO nanorods exhibited outstanding hydrogen gas sensing property, surpassing other ZnO-based H2 gas sensors in the literature. Additionally, the sensor demonstrated excellent cyclic and long-term stability, making it suitable for practical applications in environmental remediation and monitoring.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Chang-Mou Wu, Chun Tse Cheng, Aster Aberra Tessema, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Gokana Mohana Rani
Summary: A Janus membrane with asymmetric wettability was fabricated by fluorination of carbon fabric and coating with hydrophilic polyurethane. The membrane exhibited excellent cyclic stability and water evaporation performance, making it suitable for environmental remediation and water evaporation.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gokana Mohana Rani, Chang-Mou Wu, Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Reddicherla Umapathi, Cathlene Roi Mongaya Jose
Summary: The world is currently facing severe environmental challenges such as water pollution, rising temperatures, and air pollution. Improper waste disposal, especially plastic waste and cigarette butts, is contributing to global warming. Converting waste to energy is considered to be the most effective solution, and integrating waste materials with nanomaterials can lead to technological advancements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Chang-Mou Wu, Gokana Mohana Rani, Wan-Tzu Yen, Kai-Shiang Lin
Summary: Renewable energy generation is an important strategy for addressing energy shortages and environmental problems. In this study, a zinc oxide polyvinylidene fluoride based (ZnO@PVDF PENG) device was developed with effective piezoelectric energy harvesting performance. The findings demonstrate its potential to be used in various real-life applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kebena Gebeyehu Motora, Chang-Mou Wu, Kuo-Chuan Li
Summary: In this study, an azo-functionalized zirconium metal organic framework grafted on carboxymethylated cellulose membrane (UiO-66-Azo-Im@CCM) was synthesized using a solvothermal method. The developed sensor was thoroughly characterized and its sensitivity, selectivity, and ratiometric properties were investigated. The study demonstrated that the UiO-66-Azo-Im@CCM sensor showed excellent performance in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, and ratiometric properties towards copper, cobalt, and nickel heavy metal ions. The sensor had a lower limit of detection for these heavy metal ions than the permissible concentration set by the World Health Organization, indicating its potential for monitoring these heavy metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohit Sood, Chang-Mou Wu
Summary: In this study, novel carbon organic framework-inspired lattice metamaterials with thermoplastic polyester elastomer were developed and analyzed for their structural effects. Static and dynamic compression tests were conducted, and it was found that the CFLMs exhibited different mechanical properties compared to the conventional TPEE material. The results also indicated that the CFLMs had different applicability when used in shoe midsoles.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Chang-Mou Wu, Tien-Lai Chu
Summary: In this study, a silver-containing textile with antibacterial and antiviral properties was successfully prepared by adding silver, zinc, and copper antimicrobial agents to polyethylene terephthalate. The silver fabric exhibited long-lasting antibacterial effectiveness and the textile containing 2% silver antimicrobial agent showed optimal antiviral activity.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arvin Sohrabi, Mousa Meratizaman, Shuli Liu
Summary: This paper simulates and discusses possible solutions to improve the economic and technical performances of a battery-less renewable energy-powered BWRO system under real climate conditions. The study finds that the photovoltaic-based system performs better in terms of specific energy consumption and unused energy ratio.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chunlan Pan, Xiaoyin Hu, Vishal Goyal, Theyab R. Alsenani, Salem Alkhalaf, Tamim Alkhalifah, Fahad Alturise, Hamad Almujibah, H. Elhosiny Ali
Summary: This paper introduces a novel waste heat recovery method using the hot flue gas from a ship's engine to produce liquefied hydrogen while meeting the ship's air-conditioning requirement. A comprehensive feasibility assessment is conducted and an artificial neural network with a multiobjective grey wolf optimization method is used for optimization. The findings indicate the highest mean sensitivity index of the flash temperature and the best optimization scenario for exergy efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, and liquefied hydrogen cost.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Daniele Chinello, Jan Post, Louis C. P. M. de Smet
Summary: In this study, PVDF-based anion-exchange membranes were designed to selectively separate nitrate from chloride. Experimental data showed that increasing the concentration of PVDF enhanced nitrate transport but also increased the membrane electrical resistance. The selectivity of nitrate was found to be independent of the membrane thickness and mainly driven by the increased affinity between the anion and the membrane.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Umar Noor, Muhammad Fayyaz Farid, Ammara Sharif, Amna Saleem, Zubair Nabi, Muhammad Furqan Mughal, Kiran Abbas, Toheed Ahmed
Summary: Global water scarcity is increasing, and water desalination is an important solution. Multifunctional advanced materials, such as membrane materials and solar-driven desalination, play a crucial role in water desalination. Additionally, these materials can be used for water purification, wastewater treatment, and pollutant elimination.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Emrah Gumus
Summary: With growing global concerns about climate change and environmental impacts, the use of nuclear energy in naval vessels offers a cleaner and more efficient solution to reduce emissions and address water and energy supply challenges. This study explores a novel system that combines a nuclear-driven supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle with reverse osmosis cogeneration to meet the water and electricity demands in maritime operations, enhancing the sustainability, efficiency, and self-sufficiency of naval vessels. The results indicate that the system has the potential to be a viable and effective solution for naval operations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dao Thi Thanh Huyen, Saikat Sinha Ray, Young -Nam Kwon
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of a commercially available polyamide thin-film composite membrane with a zwitterionic material to enhance its fouling resistance. The modified membrane shows improved salt rejection and reduced permeability compared to the pristine membrane. Fouling tests demonstrate that the modified membrane has a lower fouling ratio and higher recovery ratio. The enhanced antifouling characteristics are attributed to the improved hydrophilicity resulting from the zwitterionic brushes and the salting-in effect.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Niklas Koeller, Lukas Mankertz, Selina Finger, Christian J. Linnartz, Matthias Wessling
Summary: This study presents a methodology to scale up Flow-electrode Capacitive Deionization (FCDI) technology from lab-scale to pilot-scale systems. By increasing membrane area and using a stacking approach, the FCDI modules were successfully scaled up and achieved a salt transfer rate comparable to lab-scale systems. This provides a foundation for future assessments of energy demand and economics.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mona Gulied, Sifani Zavahir, Tasneem Elmakki, Hyunwoong Park, Guillermo Hijos Gago, Ho Kyong Shon, Dong Suk Han
Summary: This study introduces a novel hybrid system that combines direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and electrically switched ion exchange (ESIX) to facilitate seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine enrichment and selective lithium recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhiqiang Zhang, Ruifeng Deng, Jiao Zhang, Lu She, Guangfeng Wei, Renyong Jia, Pengyu Xiang, Siqing Xia
Summary: A transmembrane electro-chemisorption system with authigenic acid and base was developed for enhancing ammonia recovery from strong ammonia wastewater. The system efficiently transformed ammonium into free ammonia, which was then adsorbed and recovered through transmembrane chemisorption. This system yielded pure (NH4)2SO4 product and produced valuable byproducts of pure hydrogen and oxygen. Higher applied voltage resulted in better ammonia recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alena Popova, Sandrine Boivin, Takuji Shintani, Takahiro Fujioka
Summary: This study aimed to produce a high-integrity RO membrane by forming a polyamide skin layer on a TE support layer, in order to enhance the integrity of the membrane and improve the microbiological safety of potable water reuse.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sanjana Yagnambhatt, Saber Khanmohammadi, Jonathan Maisonneuve
Summary: This study investigates the concept of using heat to enhance reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. The effect of temperature on water permeate flux, specific energy, permeate quality, and applied operating pressures is evaluated using an analytical model. The results suggest that under specific conditions, the tradeoff between savings in mechanical pump work and thermal energy input in thermally-enhanced RO can be favorable, leading to overall energy savings.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiangju Si, Chenrui Xue, Shun Li, Linchao Yang, Weiwei Li, Jie Yang, Jihong Lan, Ningbo Sun
Summary: To meet the huge demand for lithium resources, there is an urgent need to develop a new efficient technology for lithium recovery from salt-lake brines. In this study, a selective membrane capacitive deionization system is reported, which achieves high lithium recovery capacity and rate through the use of materials with efficient intercalated pseudo-capacitance and a high specific area porous carbon. The use of a modified thin-coated membrane allows for selective Li+ recovery, and adjusting the concentrations of Li+ and Mg2+ in the feed solution enables higher Li+/Mg2+ selectivity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohamed R. Salem, R. Y. Sakr, Ghazy M. R. Assassa, Omar A. Aly
Summary: This research proposes a new method of using wasted thermal energies as an additional heating source for solar still distillation units (SSDUs) to increase productivity and reduce pollution and global warming. By testing two SSDUs, the study shows that heating airflow can raise temperatures, enhance freshwater production, and improve system thermal efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qimeng Sun, Miao Sun, Linyan Yang, Yuan Gao, Xinghai Zhou, Lihua Lyu, Chunyan Wei
Summary: This study presents an innovative design and fabrication of a fabric-based conical roll (FCR) evaporator, which enables low-temperature evaporation and achieves high evaporation efficiency with excellent thermal management ability. The evaporator has demonstrated advanced light-harvesting capability and can produce freshwater that meets drinking water standards, showing great potential for applications in desalination and sewage treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yidong Zhang, Wangfang Deng, Meiyan Wu, Chao Liu, Guang Yu, Qiu Cui, Pedram Fatehi, Chunlin Xu, Bin Li
Summary: In this study, a novel polydopamine-functionalized lignin-containing pulp foam evaporator with high-efficiency desalination and multi-contaminant adsorption capabilities was designed. The foam evaporator showed excellent light absorption, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and chelation abilities, allowing for solar evaporation and contaminant adsorption synergistically. It also exhibited potential applications in metal ion concentration and contaminated seawater treatments, and demonstrated superior biodegradability compared to poly-styrene foam. This foam material holds promise for developing multifunctional photo-thermal systems for solar-driven water purification.
