Saeed, H.A.M.; Kazimoto, V.V.; Xu, W.; Yang, H. The Application of Textile Materials in Interfacial Solar Steam Generation for Water Purification and Desalination. Polymers2024, 16, 793.
Saeed, H.A.M.; Kazimoto, V.V.; Xu, W.; Yang, H. The Application of Textile Materials in Interfacial Solar Steam Generation for Water Purification and Desalination. Polymers 2024, 16, 793.
Saeed, H.A.M.; Kazimoto, V.V.; Xu, W.; Yang, H. The Application of Textile Materials in Interfacial Solar Steam Generation for Water Purification and Desalination. Polymers2024, 16, 793.
Saeed, H.A.M.; Kazimoto, V.V.; Xu, W.; Yang, H. The Application of Textile Materials in Interfacial Solar Steam Generation for Water Purification and Desalination. Polymers 2024, 16, 793.
Abstract
The global increase in population, the phenomenon of climate change, the issue of water pollution and contamination, and the inadequate management of water resources all exert heightened strain on freshwater reserves. The potential utilization of the interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG) system, which utilizes photothermal conversion to generate heat on material surfaces for wastewater purification and desalination purposes, has been successfully demonstrated. Textile materials based ISSG devices, including (woven, nonwoven and knitting) fabrics and electrospinning membranes, exhibit distinct properties such as rough surface texture, high porosity, significant surface area, exceptional flexibility, and robust mechanical strength. These characteristics, combined with their affordability, accessibility, and economic viability for widespread implementation, make them extremely attractive for applications in SSG. In this review, a comprehensive analysis of emerging concepts, advancements and applications of textile materials (woven, nonwoven, and knitting) fabrics and electro-spun membranes in the ISSG for wastewater purification and desalination is highlighted. We also emphasize significant obstacles and potential prospects in both theoretical investigations and real-world implementations, aiming to contribute to future advancements in the domain of textile based materials interfacial evaporation in wastewater purification and desalination. Furthermore, the drawbacks and the challenges of ISSG systems are also highlighted.
Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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