Abstract
In article number 1600013, Andrea Fratalocchi and co-workers present new biometic nanostructures for large scale solar steam generation and water desalination. The material is composed by fully recyclable, ultra-dark nanoparticles made by a nanorod with attached a nanosphere. When these nanoparticles are in contact with a liquid, such as e.g., water, and illuminated by sunlight, they greatly enhance the liquid evaporation rate and produce steam.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Advanced Sustainable Systems |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Feb 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- water desalination
- gold nanoparticles
- plasmonics
- solar–thermal conversion