A novel tridentate ligand N-（6-（diphenylphosphoryl）pyridin-2-yl）-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide （DPPOPFA） was designed and synthesized. Crystal structure of the ligand revealed the ＂keto＂ form of ligand in solid sta...A novel tridentate ligand N-（6-（diphenylphosphoryl）pyridin-2-yl）-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide （DPPOPFA） was designed and synthesized. Crystal structure of the ligand revealed the ＂keto＂ form of ligand in solid state other than the ＂enor＇ one, and it was also found that two kinds of molecules with different conformations were connected by hydrogen bonding between amide N-H and phos- phoryl P=O. This ionic ligand was used to coordinate a variety of lanthanide ions, forming neutral 3：1 complexes. Absolute overall quantum yields of these complexes in solid states were 36% for Eu（III）, 29% for Tb（III） and 3% for Dy（III） with lifetimes of 1.1, 1.1 and 0.087 ms, respectively. The complexes had excellent thermal stability and did not decompose till 370 ℃. And they could subli- mate in vacuum （1 ×10^-4 Pa） at 330℃ due to the weak molecular interaction.展开更多
The development of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is pivotal for addressing global water scarcity.However,it is hindered by the difficulty in synergizing high photothermal conversion with low water ev...The development of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is pivotal for addressing global water scarcity.However,it is hindered by the difficulty in synergizing high photothermal conversion with low water evaporation enthalpy into a single material.Herein,we propose an iron-aldehyde-cooperative dynamic covalent anchoring strategy,successfully constructing a covalently locked,hydroxymethyl-functionalized PEDOT-PVA integrated dual-network hydrogel(MEPH).This strategy employs Fe3+to achieve the one-step in situ oxidative polymerization of hydroxymethyl EDOT while concurrently forming a physical hybrid network with PVA,which is subsequently reinforced by covalent cross-linking using glutaraldehyde.This design endows the MEPH with exceptional broadband light absorption(>99%),efficient water transport,and regulated water state within the hydrogel matrix,leading to a reduced evaporation enthalpy of 732 J·g^(−1).The resulting evaporator achieves an ultrahigh evaporation rate of 4.95 kg·m^(−2)·h^(−1)under 1-sun illumination,corresponding to an energy conversion efficiency exceeding 95%,while maintaining stable,salt-resistant operation in high-salinity environments.Outdoor experiments validate its outstanding practicality for seawater and wastewater purification,with the produced freshwater significantly promoting plant growth,highlighting its great potential in sustainable agricultural water cycles.This iron-aldehyde-cooperative dynamic covalent anchoring strategy provides an innovative design paradigm for a new generation of high-performance and robust solar evaporators.展开更多
The increasing scarcity of freshwater resources has driven the rapid emergence of solar-driven interfacial evaporators(SDIEs)as a sustainable approach to harvest fresh water by utilizing solar energy.Lignocellulosic b...The increasing scarcity of freshwater resources has driven the rapid emergence of solar-driven interfacial evaporators(SDIEs)as a sustainable approach to harvest fresh water by utilizing solar energy.Lignocellulosic biomass,featuring natural abundance,excellent renewability,unique natural structures,and superior biodegradability compared to the synthetic polymers,is highly attractive for constructing solar steam generators.This review aims to offer an innovative and in-depth insight into designing and optimizing highperformance integrated solar interfacial evaporators derived from renewable lignocellulosic biomass.First,the structural characteristics of lignocellulosic biomass are briefly introduced,serving as photothermal layer or supporting substrates in SDIEs.Secondly,the fabrication methods and processing technologies of lignocellulosic biomass-based evaporators are summarized from the perspective of photothermal layer and supporting substrates.Next,the most recent advances of regulation and optimization strategies are proposed to improve evaporation efficiency.Subsequently,this review summarizes the diverse functionalities of SDIEs,including desalination,power generation,wastewater treatment and antimicrobial,atmospheric water harvesting,and photocatalytic hydrogen production.Finally,the challenges in this field and outlook on the future development are discussed,which are anticipated to provide new opportunities for the advancement of lignocellulosic biomass-based SDIEs.展开更多
The volatilization characteristics and kinetic mechanisms of arsenic were investigated in the temperature range of 623−773 K and pressure ranges of 10−10000 Pa.The experimental results reveal that the evaporation rate...The volatilization characteristics and kinetic mechanisms of arsenic were investigated in the temperature range of 623−773 K and pressure ranges of 10−10000 Pa.The experimental results reveal that the evaporation rate increases with increasing temperature and decreasing pressure.Surface reaction control dominates at low pressures(<100 Pa),whereas diffusion control dominates at high pressures(>5000 Pa).The evaporation behavior is successfully described by an Arrhenius-type model for temperature dependence and Logistic model for pressure dependence.Key kinetic parameters,including the critical pressure,maximum evaporation rate and evaporation coefficient,were calculated.The evaporation coefficient varies between 0.010 and 0.223,and the critical pressures vary between 281 and 478 Pa with temperature.展开更多
A novel trace nickel(Ni)doped tungsten(W)matrix with coated Ni on W grains was prepared by powder metallurgy method.The introduction of Ni can inhibit the reaction between W and barium-calcium aluminates(Ba-Ca alumina...A novel trace nickel(Ni)doped tungsten(W)matrix with coated Ni on W grains was prepared by powder metallurgy method.The introduction of Ni can inhibit the reaction between W and barium-calcium aluminates(Ba-Ca aluminates)during the impregnation process of the matrix.After cathode activation,the surface Ba:O molar ratio is 0.88:1.00,much higher than the Ba dispenser cathode without Ni doping.The XPS results of the cathode surface showed that the metallic Ba appeared on the activated cathode surface,forming dipoles with oxygen,and effectively reducing the cathode surface work function.The pulse electron emission current density at 1100℃_(b)(brightness temperature)was 18.26 A/cm^(2),and the calculated work function was 1.97 eV.It has a low evaporation rate and the accelerated lifetime test predict a lifetime of over 160000 h.First-principles calculations showed that the charge transfer and dipole moment in the NiW-BaO system were both increased compared to the Ba dispenser cathode,thus improving the emission performance of the Ni-W mixed matrix cathode.展开更多
Gravel mulching plays a vital role in modifying the hydrological cycle in arid and semi-arid areas.Yet,the mechanisms underlying long-term mulching effects on soil evaporation remain poorly understood.To investigate t...Gravel mulching plays a vital role in modifying the hydrological cycle in arid and semi-arid areas.Yet,the mechanisms underlying long-term mulching effects on soil evaporation remain poorly understood.To investigate the hydrological effects of mixed gravel–soil mulching(MGSM),we conducted a controlled 39-d soil evaporation experiment(from 22 July to 30 August 2021)using micro-lysimeters at the field experimental site of Ningxia University,China.The soil evaporation rate(E),cumulative soil evaporation(Ec),soil water content(SWC),mulch resistance(rm),and micro-meteorological variables were assessed for six mulch treatments,each containing a different proportion of gravel by volume:100.00%(M1),80.00%(M2),60.00%(M3),40.00%(M4),20.00%(M5),and 0.00%(M6).The treatments(M2–M6)showed a prolonged soil moisture depletion phase and greater Ec(28.71%–83.31%)relative to the gravel-only treatment(M1)(P<0.050);these effects were primarily attributed to reduced rm.As compared to Ec,the SWC showed an inverse response,decreasing as Cg decreased.A robust exponential relationship was observed between E and rm(P<0.001).Evaporation suppression mediated by rm was particularly pronounced during the residual evaporation stage(>312 h post-wetting),with the strongest effect occurring in M3,where the mean rm doubled.The SWC,mulch properties,and micro-meteorological parameters(i.e.,air relative humidity and surface net radiation flux)were the most important predictors of rm in the mulch treatments.Together,these results suggested that MGSM unexpectedly exacerbated surface soil moisture loss by reducing rm.To mitigate this effect,an optimized mixed gravel–soil mulch,containing 60.00%gravel by volume,might be used;this mixture balances evaporation control with hydrological sustainability and represents a practical strategy for dryland management,offering a compromise between short-term water retention and sustained soil moisture regulation.展开更多
This article presents an adaptive intelligent control strategy applied to a lumped-parameter evaporator model,i.e.,a simplified dynamic representation treating the evaporator as a single thermal node with uniform temp...This article presents an adaptive intelligent control strategy applied to a lumped-parameter evaporator model,i.e.,a simplified dynamic representation treating the evaporator as a single thermal node with uniform temperature distribution,suitable for control design due to its balance between physical fidelity and computational simplicity.The controller uses a wavelet-based neural proportional,integral,derivative(PID)controller with IIR filtering(infinite impulse response).The dynamic model captures the essential heat and mass transfer phenomena through a nonlinear energy balance,where the cooling capacity“Qevap”is expressed as a non-linear function of the compressor frequency and the temperature difference,specifically,Q_(evap)=k_(1)u(T_(in)−T_(e))with u as compressor frequency,Te evaporator temperature,and Tin inlet fluid temperature.The operating conditions of the system,in general terms,focus on the following variables,the overall thermal capacity is 1000 J/K,typical for small-capacity heat exchangers,The mass flow is 0.05 kg/s,typical for secondary liquid cooling circuits,the overall loss coefficient of 50 W/K that corresponds to small evaporators with partial insulation,the temperatures(inlet)of 10℃and the temperature of environment of 25℃,thermal load of 200 W that corresponds to a small-scaled air conditioning applications.To handle system nonlinearities and improve control performance,aMorlet wavelet-based neural network(Wavenet)is used to dynamically adjust the PID gains online.An IIR filter is incorporated to smooth the adaptive gains,improving stability and reducing oscillations.In contrast to prior wavelet-or neural-adaptive PID controllers in HVAC applications,which typically adjust gains without explicit filtering or not tailored to evaporator dynamics,this work introduces the first PID–Wavenet scheme augmented with an IIR-based stabilization layer,specifically designed to address the combined challenges of nonlinear evaporator behavior,gain oscillation,and real-time implementability.The proposed controller(PID-Wavenet+IIR)is implemented and validated inMATLAB/Simulink,demonstrating superior performance compared to a conventional PID tuned using Simulink’s auto-tuning function.Key results include a reduction in settling time from 13.3 to 8.2 s,a reduction in overshoot from 3.5%to 0.8%,a reduction in steady-state error from 0.12℃ to 0.02℃and a 13%reduction in energy overall consumption.The controller also exhibits greater robustness and adaptability under varying thermal loads.This explicit integration of wavelet-driven adaptation with IIR-filtered gain shaping constitutes the main methodological contribution and novelty of the work.These findings validate the effectiveness of the wavelet-based adaptive approach for advanced thermal management in refrigeration and HVAC systems,with potential applications in controlling variable-speed compressors,liquid chillers,and compact cooling units.展开更多
By combining the merits of radiative cooling(RC)and evaporation cooling(EC),radiative coupled evaporative cooling(REC)has attracted considerable attention for sub-ambient cooling purposes.However,for outdoor devices,t...By combining the merits of radiative cooling(RC)and evaporation cooling(EC),radiative coupled evaporative cooling(REC)has attracted considerable attention for sub-ambient cooling purposes.However,for outdoor devices,the interior heating power would increase the working temperature and fire risk,which would suppress their above-ambient heat dissipation capabilities and passive water cycle properties.In this work,we introduced a REC design based on an all-in-one photonic hydrogel for above-ambient heat dissipation and flame retardancy.Unlike conventional design RC film for heat dissipation with limited cooling power and fire risk,REC hydrogel can greatly improve the heat dissipation performance in the daytime with a high workload,indicating a 12.0℃lower temperature than the RC film under the same conditions in the outdoor experiment.In the nighttime with a low workload,RC-assisted adsorption can improve atmospheric water harvesting to ensure EC in the daytime.In addition,our REC hydrogel significantly enhanced flame retardancy by absorbing heat without a corresponding temperature rise,thus mitigating fire risks.Thus,our design shows a promising solution for the thermal management of outdoor devices,delivering outstanding performance in both heat dissipation and flame retardancy.展开更多
While desalination is a key solution for global freshwater scarcity,its implementation faces environmental challenges due to concentrated brine byproducts mainly disposed of via coastal discharge systems.Solar interfa...While desalination is a key solution for global freshwater scarcity,its implementation faces environmental challenges due to concentrated brine byproducts mainly disposed of via coastal discharge systems.Solar interfacial evaporation offers sustainable management potential,yet inevitable salt nucleation at evaporation interfaces degrades photothermal conversion and operational stability via light scattering and pathway blockage.Inspired by the mangrove leaf,we propose a photothermal 3D polydopamine and polypyrrole polymerized spacer fabric(PPSF)-based upward hanging model evaporation configuration with a reverse water feeding mechanism.This design enables zero-liquiddischarge(ZLD)desalination through phase-separation crystallization.The interconnected porous architecture and the rough surface of the PPSF enable superior water transport,achieving excellent solar-absorbing efficiency of 97.8%.By adjusting the tilt angle(θ),the evaporator separates the evaporation and salt crystallization zones via controlled capillary-driven brine transport,minimizing heat dissipation from brine discharge.At an optimal tilt angle of 52°,the evaporator reaches an evaporation rate of 2.81 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) with minimal heat loss(0.366 W)under 1-sun illumination while treating a 7 wt%waste brine solution.Furthermore,it sustains an evaporation rate of 2.71 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) over 72 h while ensuring efficient salt recovery.These results highlight a scalable,energy-efficient approach for sustainable ZLD desalination.展开更多
Clouds play an important role in global atmospheric energy and water vapor budgets, and the low cloud simulations suffer from large biases in many atmospheric general circulation models. In this study, cloud microphys...Clouds play an important role in global atmospheric energy and water vapor budgets, and the low cloud simulations suffer from large biases in many atmospheric general circulation models. In this study, cloud microphysical processes such as raindrop evaporation and cloud water accretion in a double-moment six-class cloud microphysics scheme were revised to enhance the simulation of low clouds using the Global-Regional Integrated Forecast System(GRIST)model. The validation of the revised scheme using a single-column version of the GRIST demonstrated a reasonable reduction in liquid water biases. The revised parameterization simulated medium-and low-level cloud fractions that were in better agreement with the observations than the original scheme. Long-term global simulations indicate the mitigation of the originally overestimated low-level cloud fraction and cloud-water mixing ratio in mid-to high-latitude regions,primarily owing to enhanced accretion processes and weakened raindrop evaporation. The reduced low clouds with the revised scheme showed better consistency with satellite observations, particularly at mid-and high-latitudes. Further improvements can be observed in the simulated cloud shortwave radiative forcing and vertical distribution of total cloud cover. Annual precipitation in mid-latitude regions has also improved, particularly over the oceans, with significantly increased large-scale and decreased convective precipitation.展开更多
The operational temperature rise of photovoltaic(PV)panels reduces their power generation efficiency and shortens their lifespan.Hygroscopic hydrogel-based evaporative cooling technology provides a promising solution ...The operational temperature rise of photovoltaic(PV)panels reduces their power generation efficiency and shortens their lifespan.Hygroscopic hydrogel-based evaporative cooling technology provides a promising solution for PV cooling due to high-enthalpy water evaporation.However,current hydrogels remain plagued by cooling interface mismatch and environmental concerns,which limit their practical implementation.Herein,a“green”and self-adhesive hygroscopic hydrogel consisting only of cheap lotus root powder and LiCl is designed,which can form robust interfacial adhesion with PV panels for efficient and durable cooling.Leveraging its compelling hygroscopicity,the hydrogel is able to rapidly capture moisture to recover cooling capacity,thus achieving self-sustained cooling.Besides,the“salting-in”effect brought by LiCl endows the hydrogel with notable softness and self-adhesiveness,which enables it to tightly combine with PV panels to optimize heat conduction and improve cooling efficiency.As a result,under 1.0 kW m^(-2)illumination,a PV temperature drop of 18.2℃ and a cooling power of 358 W m^(-2)were delivered by attaching the hydrogel to the rear of the PV panel,accompanied by a 7.7%improvement in energy efficiency.Overall,this self-sustained passive cooling strategy,activated by the all-natural hydrogel,sheds light on the development of PV thermal management.展开更多
Understanding the relative contributions of transpiration(T)and evaporation(E)to evapotranspiration(ET)is critical for evaluating water use efficiency,ecosystem productivity,and soil–plant–atmosphere interactions in...Understanding the relative contributions of transpiration(T)and evaporation(E)to evapotranspiration(ET)is critical for evaluating water use efficiency,ecosystem productivity,and soil–plant–atmosphere interactions in a changing environment.However,such partitioning and its responses to dry,normal,and wet conditions,as well as the controlling factors at multiple temporal scales,remain poorly understood in China's boreal forests,characterized by synchronization of water supply and energy demand.In this study,we used 8 years of ET data from the growing season(GS;May–September)collected via the eddy-covariance system and applied the underlying water use efficiency(uWUE)method to estimate T and E in a boreal larch forest in China.Our results revealed that E was the dominant component of ET.Specifically,T accounted for 0.44 of ET(T/ET),whereas E contributed to 0.56 of ET(E/ET)over the study period.The response of T/ET to dry conditions during the leaf defoliation stage(LDS)was more pronounced than during the leaf expansion stage(LES).Despite an increase in T/ET(reaching 0.49)during the dry season compared to the normal season(0.42),E was still the dominant contributor to ET.Furthermore,E/ET was significantly controlled by vapor pressure deficit(VPD)across daily to GS scales.Interestingly,soil water content(SWC)was not a controlling factor for regulating E/ET,indicating that atmospheric forces strongly constrained the variability of E/ET in this boreal forest.These findings highlight that E should be given greater attention in boreal forests than before.Our study suggests that effective management strategies for improving water use efficiency in such forest ecosystems are urgently needed.展开更多
The evaporation residual cross sections(ERCSs)of these reactions were calculated by using^(144)Sm,^(160,164)Dy,^(165)Ho,^(166)Er,^(169)Tm,^(171,174)Yb,^(175)Lu,^(176-180)Hf,^(181)Ta,^(180,182)W and^(187)Re targets wit...The evaporation residual cross sections(ERCSs)of these reactions were calculated by using^(144)Sm,^(160,164)Dy,^(165)Ho,^(166)Er,^(169)Tm,^(171,174)Yb,^(175)Lu,^(176-180)Hf,^(181)Ta,^(180,182)W and^(187)Re targets with^(40)Ar projectiles in the theoretical framework of the dinuclear system(DNS)model.The de-excitation process of the compound nucleus was theoretically calculated using two different statistical models,namely the statistical model 1 and statistical model 2(GEMINI++model).The calculated ERCSs were also compared with the experimental data.The ERCSs of synthesizing new proton-rich nuclides were investigated based on the fusion evaporation reaction.Predictions were made for the ERCSs of new isotopes of Pu,Cm and Bk in the heavy nuclei region,while the new isotopes of Ds,Cn and Fl are predicted in the superheavy nuclei region of Z≥104.展开更多
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation presents a promising approach to address global freshwater scarcity.Current challenges in photothermal membrane design lie in achieving concurrent optimization of high solar absorp...Solar-driven interfacial evaporation presents a promising approach to address global freshwater scarcity.Current challenges in photothermal membrane design lie in achieving concurrent optimization of high solar absorption,low thermal conductivity,and water transport,where existing materials fail to establish effective“water-heat-salt”synergistic regulation at the evaporation interface.This study develops a seamlessly integrated Janus membrane through growing hydrophilic Cu_(2−x)S nanostructure on a hydrophobic carbon cloth substrate with carbon black coating(CB/CC).By precisely engineering the submicron pore architecture within the Cu_(2−x)S layer,we established a synergistic optimization mechanism for interfacial water transport,heat management,and salt rejection.The resulting Janus membrane demonstrates a high evaporation rate of 2.22 kg m^(−2)h^(−1)under 1 sun with an energy efficiency of about 88.4%.Notably,the system maintains stable operation in hypersaline environments(20 wt%NaCl)and achieves continuous 5-h salt-resistant evaporation.Moreover,the Janus membranes can effectively purify various industrial wastewater,including acidic,alkaline,and organic pollutants.This study provides a new strategy for developing high-efficiency portable desalination systems through interfacial engineering of pore architecture.展开更多
S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB...S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.展开更多
The utilization of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is highly important in addressing the energy crisis and water scarcity,primarily because of its affordability and minimal energy usage.Enhancing the p...The utilization of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is highly important in addressing the energy crisis and water scarcity,primarily because of its affordability and minimal energy usage.Enhancing the performance of solar energy evaporation and minimizing material degradation during application can be achieved through the design of novel photothermal materials.In solar interfacial evaporation,photothermal materials exhibit a wide range of additional characteristics,but a systematic overview is lacking.This paper encompasses an examination of various categories and principles pertaining to photothermal materials,as well as the structural design considerations for salt-resistant materials.Additionally,we discuss the versatile uses of this appealing technology in different sectors related to energy and the environment.Furthermore,potential solutions to enhance the durability of photothermal materials are also highlighted,such as the rational design of micro/nano-structures,the use of adhesives,the addition of anti-corrosion coatings,and the preparation of self-healing surfaces.The objective of this review is to offer a viable resolution for the logical creation of high-performance photothermal substances,presenting a guide for the forthcoming advancement of solar evaporation technology.展开更多
The Taklimakan Desert,located in the heart of central Asia,covers approximately 330000 km^(2),making it China's largest desert and the world's second-largest shifting desert(Dong et al.,2024).With an average a...The Taklimakan Desert,located in the heart of central Asia,covers approximately 330000 km^(2),making it China's largest desert and the world's second-largest shifting desert(Dong et al.,2024).With an average annual precipitation of less than 100 mm and evaporation rates ranging from 2000 to 3000 mm(Yang et al.,2020),it is recognized as one of the driest regions on Earth,often referred to as the“sea of death”.展开更多
Using the new soft X-ray data from the Macao Science Satellite-1,we studied a solar flare that occurred on 22 June 2023.We found that the centroids of the Ca(around 3.9 keV)and Fe(around 6.7 keV)line features exhibit ...Using the new soft X-ray data from the Macao Science Satellite-1,we studied a solar flare that occurred on 22 June 2023.We found that the centroids of the Ca(around 3.9 keV)and Fe(around 6.7 keV)line features exhibit a rapid shift toward higher energy channels during the flare's rising phase,followed by a gradual decrease during the decay phase.Through precise energy calibration,the centroids are determined with high accuracy.Temperature and velocity are then self-consistently derived by comparing the centroids with those calculated from the synthesized line features using the latest CHIANTI atomic database(ver.10.1).The calculated maximum velocity reaches up to 710±60 km s-1,which significantly exceeds the previously reported values.Our results suggest that the entire shift of soft X-ray lines may occur during the process of chromospheric evaporation.展开更多
Fiber fabrics have been wildly utilized for solar interracial evaporators to address freshwater scarcity.However,the complex and expensive manufacturing processes remain limited to their scalable development.Herein,a ...Fiber fabrics have been wildly utilized for solar interracial evaporators to address freshwater scarcity.However,the complex and expensive manufacturing processes remain limited to their scalable development.Herein,a fabric-based Janus interracial evaporator is efficiently fabricated on a large scale by integrating an extremely innovative self-designed melt-centrifugal spinning technology with spray coating technology.The prepared fabric-based Janus interfacial evaporator has differential hydrophilicity,uneven surfaces,and channels that allow moisture escape.Benefiting from the excellent photothermai conversion of graphene oxide and the charge transfer actions of titanium dioxide,such a multifunction evaporator can reach a high evaporation rate of 1.72 kg m^(-2)h^(-1)under 1 sun irradiation,a superior antibacterial rate of 99%,excellent photocatalytic degradation,and effective thermoelectric ability simultaneously.Moreover,it also shows fantastic performance in salt resistance,recyclable evaporation,and real desalination,This work demonstrates a high-efficiency,cost-effective,multifunctional,and scalable strategy for high-performance fiber fabrics solar interfacial evaporation.展开更多
Combustion dynamics are a critical factor in determining the performance and reliabilityof a chemical propulsion engine.The underlying processes include liquid atomization,evaporation,mixing,and chemical reactions.Thi...Combustion dynamics are a critical factor in determining the performance and reliabilityof a chemical propulsion engine.The underlying processes include liquid atomization,evaporation,mixing,and chemical reactions.This paper presents a high-fidelity numerical study of liquidatomization and spray combustion under high-pressure conditions,emphasizing the effects of pres-sure oscillations on the flow evolution and combustion dynamics.The theoretical framework isbased on the three-dimensional conservation equations for multiphase flows and turbulent combus-tion.The numerical solution is achieved using a coupling method of volume-of-fluid and Lagran-gian particle tracking.The Zhuang-Kadota-Sutton(ZKS)high-pressure evaporation model andthe eddy breakup-Arrhenius combustion model are employed.Simulations are conducted for amodel combustion chamber with impinging-jet injectors using liquid oxygen and kerosene as pro-pellants.Both conditions with and without inlet and outlet pressure oscillations are considered.Thefindings reveal that pressure oscillations amplify flow fluctuations and can be characterized usingkey physical parameters such as droplet evaporation,chemical reaction,and chamber pressure.The spectral analysis uncovers the axial variations of the dominant and secondary frequenciesand their amplitudes in terms of the characteristic physical quantities.This research helps establisha methodology for exploring the coupling effect of liquid atomization and spray combustion.It alsoprovides practical insights into their responses to pressure oscillations during the occurrence ofcombustion instability.This information can be used to enhance the design and operation ofliquid-fueled propulsion engines.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(2014CB643802)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21371012,21321001)
文摘A novel tridentate ligand N-（6-（diphenylphosphoryl）pyridin-2-yl）-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide （DPPOPFA） was designed and synthesized. Crystal structure of the ligand revealed the ＂keto＂ form of ligand in solid state other than the ＂enor＇ one, and it was also found that two kinds of molecules with different conformations were connected by hydrogen bonding between amide N-H and phos- phoryl P=O. This ionic ligand was used to coordinate a variety of lanthanide ions, forming neutral 3：1 complexes. Absolute overall quantum yields of these complexes in solid states were 36% for Eu（III）, 29% for Tb（III） and 3% for Dy（III） with lifetimes of 1.1, 1.1 and 0.087 ms, respectively. The complexes had excellent thermal stability and did not decompose till 370 ℃. And they could subli- mate in vacuum （1 ×10^-4 Pa） at 330℃ due to the weak molecular interaction.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20232ACB204002)the Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics(No.20242BCC32010).
文摘The development of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is pivotal for addressing global water scarcity.However,it is hindered by the difficulty in synergizing high photothermal conversion with low water evaporation enthalpy into a single material.Herein,we propose an iron-aldehyde-cooperative dynamic covalent anchoring strategy,successfully constructing a covalently locked,hydroxymethyl-functionalized PEDOT-PVA integrated dual-network hydrogel(MEPH).This strategy employs Fe3+to achieve the one-step in situ oxidative polymerization of hydroxymethyl EDOT while concurrently forming a physical hybrid network with PVA,which is subsequently reinforced by covalent cross-linking using glutaraldehyde.This design endows the MEPH with exceptional broadband light absorption(>99%),efficient water transport,and regulated water state within the hydrogel matrix,leading to a reduced evaporation enthalpy of 732 J·g^(−1).The resulting evaporator achieves an ultrahigh evaporation rate of 4.95 kg·m^(−2)·h^(−1)under 1-sun illumination,corresponding to an energy conversion efficiency exceeding 95%,while maintaining stable,salt-resistant operation in high-salinity environments.Outdoor experiments validate its outstanding practicality for seawater and wastewater purification,with the produced freshwater significantly promoting plant growth,highlighting its great potential in sustainable agricultural water cycles.This iron-aldehyde-cooperative dynamic covalent anchoring strategy provides an innovative design paradigm for a new generation of high-performance and robust solar evaporators.
基金supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China(224708046,22508229,22278049)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2022QNRC001)+1 种基金Xingliao Talent Program-Young Top Talent(XLYC2403126)Liaoning Provincial Basic Scientific Research Project for Higher Education(LJ212510152013)。
文摘The increasing scarcity of freshwater resources has driven the rapid emergence of solar-driven interfacial evaporators(SDIEs)as a sustainable approach to harvest fresh water by utilizing solar energy.Lignocellulosic biomass,featuring natural abundance,excellent renewability,unique natural structures,and superior biodegradability compared to the synthetic polymers,is highly attractive for constructing solar steam generators.This review aims to offer an innovative and in-depth insight into designing and optimizing highperformance integrated solar interfacial evaporators derived from renewable lignocellulosic biomass.First,the structural characteristics of lignocellulosic biomass are briefly introduced,serving as photothermal layer or supporting substrates in SDIEs.Secondly,the fabrication methods and processing technologies of lignocellulosic biomass-based evaporators are summarized from the perspective of photothermal layer and supporting substrates.Next,the most recent advances of regulation and optimization strategies are proposed to improve evaporation efficiency.Subsequently,this review summarizes the diverse functionalities of SDIEs,including desalination,power generation,wastewater treatment and antimicrobial,atmospheric water harvesting,and photocatalytic hydrogen production.Finally,the challenges in this field and outlook on the future development are discussed,which are anticipated to provide new opportunities for the advancement of lignocellulosic biomass-based SDIEs.
基金Yunnan Fundamental Research Project,China(No.202201BE070001-056)。
文摘The volatilization characteristics and kinetic mechanisms of arsenic were investigated in the temperature range of 623−773 K and pressure ranges of 10−10000 Pa.The experimental results reveal that the evaporation rate increases with increasing temperature and decreasing pressure.Surface reaction control dominates at low pressures(<100 Pa),whereas diffusion control dominates at high pressures(>5000 Pa).The evaporation behavior is successfully described by an Arrhenius-type model for temperature dependence and Logistic model for pressure dependence.Key kinetic parameters,including the critical pressure,maximum evaporation rate and evaporation coefficient,were calculated.The evaporation coefficient varies between 0.010 and 0.223,and the critical pressures vary between 281 and 478 Pa with temperature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2341209 and 52130407).
文摘A novel trace nickel(Ni)doped tungsten(W)matrix with coated Ni on W grains was prepared by powder metallurgy method.The introduction of Ni can inhibit the reaction between W and barium-calcium aluminates(Ba-Ca aluminates)during the impregnation process of the matrix.After cathode activation,the surface Ba:O molar ratio is 0.88:1.00,much higher than the Ba dispenser cathode without Ni doping.The XPS results of the cathode surface showed that the metallic Ba appeared on the activated cathode surface,forming dipoles with oxygen,and effectively reducing the cathode surface work function.The pulse electron emission current density at 1100℃_(b)(brightness temperature)was 18.26 A/cm^(2),and the calculated work function was 1.97 eV.It has a low evaporation rate and the accelerated lifetime test predict a lifetime of over 160000 h.First-principles calculations showed that the charge transfer and dipole moment in the NiW-BaO system were both increased compared to the Ba dispenser cathode,thus improving the emission performance of the Ni-W mixed matrix cathode.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD1900600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52169010,51869023)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Key Project of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region(2021AAC02008)the First-Class Discipline Construction Project in Hydraulic Engineering of Ningxia University(NXYLXK2021A03).
文摘Gravel mulching plays a vital role in modifying the hydrological cycle in arid and semi-arid areas.Yet,the mechanisms underlying long-term mulching effects on soil evaporation remain poorly understood.To investigate the hydrological effects of mixed gravel–soil mulching(MGSM),we conducted a controlled 39-d soil evaporation experiment(from 22 July to 30 August 2021)using micro-lysimeters at the field experimental site of Ningxia University,China.The soil evaporation rate(E),cumulative soil evaporation(Ec),soil water content(SWC),mulch resistance(rm),and micro-meteorological variables were assessed for six mulch treatments,each containing a different proportion of gravel by volume:100.00%(M1),80.00%(M2),60.00%(M3),40.00%(M4),20.00%(M5),and 0.00%(M6).The treatments(M2–M6)showed a prolonged soil moisture depletion phase and greater Ec(28.71%–83.31%)relative to the gravel-only treatment(M1)(P<0.050);these effects were primarily attributed to reduced rm.As compared to Ec,the SWC showed an inverse response,decreasing as Cg decreased.A robust exponential relationship was observed between E and rm(P<0.001).Evaporation suppression mediated by rm was particularly pronounced during the residual evaporation stage(>312 h post-wetting),with the strongest effect occurring in M3,where the mean rm doubled.The SWC,mulch properties,and micro-meteorological parameters(i.e.,air relative humidity and surface net radiation flux)were the most important predictors of rm in the mulch treatments.Together,these results suggested that MGSM unexpectedly exacerbated surface soil moisture loss by reducing rm.To mitigate this effect,an optimized mixed gravel–soil mulch,containing 60.00%gravel by volume,might be used;this mixture balances evaporation control with hydrological sustainability and represents a practical strategy for dryland management,offering a compromise between short-term water retention and sustained soil moisture regulation.
文摘This article presents an adaptive intelligent control strategy applied to a lumped-parameter evaporator model,i.e.,a simplified dynamic representation treating the evaporator as a single thermal node with uniform temperature distribution,suitable for control design due to its balance between physical fidelity and computational simplicity.The controller uses a wavelet-based neural proportional,integral,derivative(PID)controller with IIR filtering(infinite impulse response).The dynamic model captures the essential heat and mass transfer phenomena through a nonlinear energy balance,where the cooling capacity“Qevap”is expressed as a non-linear function of the compressor frequency and the temperature difference,specifically,Q_(evap)=k_(1)u(T_(in)−T_(e))with u as compressor frequency,Te evaporator temperature,and Tin inlet fluid temperature.The operating conditions of the system,in general terms,focus on the following variables,the overall thermal capacity is 1000 J/K,typical for small-capacity heat exchangers,The mass flow is 0.05 kg/s,typical for secondary liquid cooling circuits,the overall loss coefficient of 50 W/K that corresponds to small evaporators with partial insulation,the temperatures(inlet)of 10℃and the temperature of environment of 25℃,thermal load of 200 W that corresponds to a small-scaled air conditioning applications.To handle system nonlinearities and improve control performance,aMorlet wavelet-based neural network(Wavenet)is used to dynamically adjust the PID gains online.An IIR filter is incorporated to smooth the adaptive gains,improving stability and reducing oscillations.In contrast to prior wavelet-or neural-adaptive PID controllers in HVAC applications,which typically adjust gains without explicit filtering or not tailored to evaporator dynamics,this work introduces the first PID–Wavenet scheme augmented with an IIR-based stabilization layer,specifically designed to address the combined challenges of nonlinear evaporator behavior,gain oscillation,and real-time implementability.The proposed controller(PID-Wavenet+IIR)is implemented and validated inMATLAB/Simulink,demonstrating superior performance compared to a conventional PID tuned using Simulink’s auto-tuning function.Key results include a reduction in settling time from 13.3 to 8.2 s,a reduction in overshoot from 3.5%to 0.8%,a reduction in steady-state error from 0.12℃ to 0.02℃and a 13%reduction in energy overall consumption.The controller also exhibits greater robustness and adaptability under varying thermal loads.This explicit integration of wavelet-driven adaptation with IIR-filtered gain shaping constitutes the main methodological contribution and novelty of the work.These findings validate the effectiveness of the wavelet-based adaptive approach for advanced thermal management in refrigeration and HVAC systems,with potential applications in controlling variable-speed compressors,liquid chillers,and compact cooling units.
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2024RC3003)the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme(2023CXQD012)the Initiative for Sustainable Energy for its financial support。
文摘By combining the merits of radiative cooling(RC)and evaporation cooling(EC),radiative coupled evaporative cooling(REC)has attracted considerable attention for sub-ambient cooling purposes.However,for outdoor devices,the interior heating power would increase the working temperature and fire risk,which would suppress their above-ambient heat dissipation capabilities and passive water cycle properties.In this work,we introduced a REC design based on an all-in-one photonic hydrogel for above-ambient heat dissipation and flame retardancy.Unlike conventional design RC film for heat dissipation with limited cooling power and fire risk,REC hydrogel can greatly improve the heat dissipation performance in the daytime with a high workload,indicating a 12.0℃lower temperature than the RC film under the same conditions in the outdoor experiment.In the nighttime with a low workload,RC-assisted adsorption can improve atmospheric water harvesting to ensure EC in the daytime.In addition,our REC hydrogel significantly enhanced flame retardancy by absorbing heat without a corresponding temperature rise,thus mitigating fire risks.Thus,our design shows a promising solution for the thermal management of outdoor devices,delivering outstanding performance in both heat dissipation and flame retardancy.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3804902,2022YFB3804900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203226,52161145406,42376045)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2232024Y-01,2232025D-02).
文摘While desalination is a key solution for global freshwater scarcity,its implementation faces environmental challenges due to concentrated brine byproducts mainly disposed of via coastal discharge systems.Solar interfacial evaporation offers sustainable management potential,yet inevitable salt nucleation at evaporation interfaces degrades photothermal conversion and operational stability via light scattering and pathway blockage.Inspired by the mangrove leaf,we propose a photothermal 3D polydopamine and polypyrrole polymerized spacer fabric(PPSF)-based upward hanging model evaporation configuration with a reverse water feeding mechanism.This design enables zero-liquiddischarge(ZLD)desalination through phase-separation crystallization.The interconnected porous architecture and the rough surface of the PPSF enable superior water transport,achieving excellent solar-absorbing efficiency of 97.8%.By adjusting the tilt angle(θ),the evaporator separates the evaporation and salt crystallization zones via controlled capillary-driven brine transport,minimizing heat dissipation from brine discharge.At an optimal tilt angle of 52°,the evaporator reaches an evaporation rate of 2.81 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) with minimal heat loss(0.366 W)under 1-sun illumination while treating a 7 wt%waste brine solution.Furthermore,it sustains an evaporation rate of 2.71 kg m^(−2) h^(−1) over 72 h while ensuring efficient salt recovery.These results highlight a scalable,energy-efficient approach for sustainable ZLD desalination.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(42375153,42105153,42205157)Development of Science and Technology at Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences(2023KJ038)。
文摘Clouds play an important role in global atmospheric energy and water vapor budgets, and the low cloud simulations suffer from large biases in many atmospheric general circulation models. In this study, cloud microphysical processes such as raindrop evaporation and cloud water accretion in a double-moment six-class cloud microphysics scheme were revised to enhance the simulation of low clouds using the Global-Regional Integrated Forecast System(GRIST)model. The validation of the revised scheme using a single-column version of the GRIST demonstrated a reasonable reduction in liquid water biases. The revised parameterization simulated medium-and low-level cloud fractions that were in better agreement with the observations than the original scheme. Long-term global simulations indicate the mitigation of the originally overestimated low-level cloud fraction and cloud-water mixing ratio in mid-to high-latitude regions,primarily owing to enhanced accretion processes and weakened raindrop evaporation. The reduced low clouds with the revised scheme showed better consistency with satellite observations, particularly at mid-and high-latitudes. Further improvements can be observed in the simulated cloud shortwave radiative forcing and vertical distribution of total cloud cover. Annual precipitation in mid-latitude regions has also improved, particularly over the oceans, with significantly increased large-scale and decreased convective precipitation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52473033)。
文摘The operational temperature rise of photovoltaic(PV)panels reduces their power generation efficiency and shortens their lifespan.Hygroscopic hydrogel-based evaporative cooling technology provides a promising solution for PV cooling due to high-enthalpy water evaporation.However,current hydrogels remain plagued by cooling interface mismatch and environmental concerns,which limit their practical implementation.Herein,a“green”and self-adhesive hygroscopic hydrogel consisting only of cheap lotus root powder and LiCl is designed,which can form robust interfacial adhesion with PV panels for efficient and durable cooling.Leveraging its compelling hygroscopicity,the hydrogel is able to rapidly capture moisture to recover cooling capacity,thus achieving self-sustained cooling.Besides,the“salting-in”effect brought by LiCl endows the hydrogel with notable softness and self-adhesiveness,which enables it to tightly combine with PV panels to optimize heat conduction and improve cooling efficiency.As a result,under 1.0 kW m^(-2)illumination,a PV temperature drop of 18.2℃ and a cooling power of 358 W m^(-2)were delivered by attaching the hydrogel to the rear of the PV panel,accompanied by a 7.7%improvement in energy efficiency.Overall,this self-sustained passive cooling strategy,activated by the all-natural hydrogel,sheds light on the development of PV thermal management.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32501743)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZB20250475)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M760387)the Heilongjiang Postdoctoral Financial Assistance(No.LBH-Z24062)the Key Research and Development Program(Innovation Hub)of Heilongjiang Province(No.JD24C002)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFD2200405)。
文摘Understanding the relative contributions of transpiration(T)and evaporation(E)to evapotranspiration(ET)is critical for evaluating water use efficiency,ecosystem productivity,and soil–plant–atmosphere interactions in a changing environment.However,such partitioning and its responses to dry,normal,and wet conditions,as well as the controlling factors at multiple temporal scales,remain poorly understood in China's boreal forests,characterized by synchronization of water supply and energy demand.In this study,we used 8 years of ET data from the growing season(GS;May–September)collected via the eddy-covariance system and applied the underlying water use efficiency(uWUE)method to estimate T and E in a boreal larch forest in China.Our results revealed that E was the dominant component of ET.Specifically,T accounted for 0.44 of ET(T/ET),whereas E contributed to 0.56 of ET(E/ET)over the study period.The response of T/ET to dry conditions during the leaf defoliation stage(LDS)was more pronounced than during the leaf expansion stage(LES).Despite an increase in T/ET(reaching 0.49)during the dry season compared to the normal season(0.42),E was still the dominant contributor to ET.Furthermore,E/ET was significantly controlled by vapor pressure deficit(VPD)across daily to GS scales.Interestingly,soil water content(SWC)was not a controlling factor for regulating E/ET,indicating that atmospheric forces strongly constrained the variability of E/ET in this boreal forest.These findings highlight that E should be given greater attention in boreal forests than before.Our study suggests that effective management strategies for improving water use efficiency in such forest ecosystems are urgently needed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12175064 and U2167203)Hunan Outstanding Youth Science Foundation(No.2022JJ10031)。
文摘The evaporation residual cross sections(ERCSs)of these reactions were calculated by using^(144)Sm,^(160,164)Dy,^(165)Ho,^(166)Er,^(169)Tm,^(171,174)Yb,^(175)Lu,^(176-180)Hf,^(181)Ta,^(180,182)W and^(187)Re targets with^(40)Ar projectiles in the theoretical framework of the dinuclear system(DNS)model.The de-excitation process of the compound nucleus was theoretically calculated using two different statistical models,namely the statistical model 1 and statistical model 2(GEMINI++model).The calculated ERCSs were also compared with the experimental data.The ERCSs of synthesizing new proton-rich nuclides were investigated based on the fusion evaporation reaction.Predictions were made for the ERCSs of new isotopes of Pu,Cm and Bk in the heavy nuclei region,while the new isotopes of Ds,Cn and Fl are predicted in the superheavy nuclei region of Z≥104.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075309)the Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities(21JP021).
文摘Solar-driven interfacial evaporation presents a promising approach to address global freshwater scarcity.Current challenges in photothermal membrane design lie in achieving concurrent optimization of high solar absorption,low thermal conductivity,and water transport,where existing materials fail to establish effective“water-heat-salt”synergistic regulation at the evaporation interface.This study develops a seamlessly integrated Janus membrane through growing hydrophilic Cu_(2−x)S nanostructure on a hydrophobic carbon cloth substrate with carbon black coating(CB/CC).By precisely engineering the submicron pore architecture within the Cu_(2−x)S layer,we established a synergistic optimization mechanism for interfacial water transport,heat management,and salt rejection.The resulting Janus membrane demonstrates a high evaporation rate of 2.22 kg m^(−2)h^(−1)under 1 sun with an energy efficiency of about 88.4%.Notably,the system maintains stable operation in hypersaline environments(20 wt%NaCl)and achieves continuous 5-h salt-resistant evaporation.Moreover,the Janus membranes can effectively purify various industrial wastewater,including acidic,alkaline,and organic pollutants.This study provides a new strategy for developing high-efficiency portable desalination systems through interfacial engineering of pore architecture.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51602018 and 51902018)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(No.2154052)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2014M560044)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-MP-20-22)USTB Research Center for International People-to-people Exchange in Science,Technology and Civilization(No.2022KFYB007)Education and Teaching Reform Foundation at University of Science and Technology Beijing(Nos.2023JGC027,KC2022QYW06,and KC2022TS09)。
文摘S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.
基金supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LR23C160001)Scientific Research Startup Foundation of Zhejiang Ocean University(No.11034150220006).
文摘The utilization of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is highly important in addressing the energy crisis and water scarcity,primarily because of its affordability and minimal energy usage.Enhancing the performance of solar energy evaporation and minimizing material degradation during application can be achieved through the design of novel photothermal materials.In solar interfacial evaporation,photothermal materials exhibit a wide range of additional characteristics,but a systematic overview is lacking.This paper encompasses an examination of various categories and principles pertaining to photothermal materials,as well as the structural design considerations for salt-resistant materials.Additionally,we discuss the versatile uses of this appealing technology in different sectors related to energy and the environment.Furthermore,potential solutions to enhance the durability of photothermal materials are also highlighted,such as the rational design of micro/nano-structures,the use of adhesives,the addition of anti-corrosion coatings,and the preparation of self-healing surfaces.The objective of this review is to offer a viable resolution for the logical creation of high-performance photothermal substances,presenting a guide for the forthcoming advancement of solar evaporation technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42072211)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42401048)the Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition and Research Program(No.2021xjkk0302)。
文摘The Taklimakan Desert,located in the heart of central Asia,covers approximately 330000 km^(2),making it China's largest desert and the world's second-largest shifting desert(Dong et al.,2024).With an average annual precipitation of less than 100 mm and evaporation rates ranging from 2000 to 3000 mm(Yang et al.,2020),it is recognized as one of the driest regions on Earth,often referred to as the“sea of death”.
文摘Using the new soft X-ray data from the Macao Science Satellite-1,we studied a solar flare that occurred on 22 June 2023.We found that the centroids of the Ca(around 3.9 keV)and Fe(around 6.7 keV)line features exhibit a rapid shift toward higher energy channels during the flare's rising phase,followed by a gradual decrease during the decay phase.Through precise energy calibration,the centroids are determined with high accuracy.Temperature and velocity are then self-consistently derived by comparing the centroids with those calculated from the synthesized line features using the latest CHIANTI atomic database(ver.10.1).The calculated maximum velocity reaches up to 710±60 km s-1,which significantly exceeds the previously reported values.Our results suggest that the entire shift of soft X-ray lines may occur during the process of chromospheric evaporation.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3901902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52203037,52103031,and 52073107)。
文摘Fiber fabrics have been wildly utilized for solar interracial evaporators to address freshwater scarcity.However,the complex and expensive manufacturing processes remain limited to their scalable development.Herein,a fabric-based Janus interracial evaporator is efficiently fabricated on a large scale by integrating an extremely innovative self-designed melt-centrifugal spinning technology with spray coating technology.The prepared fabric-based Janus interfacial evaporator has differential hydrophilicity,uneven surfaces,and channels that allow moisture escape.Benefiting from the excellent photothermai conversion of graphene oxide and the charge transfer actions of titanium dioxide,such a multifunction evaporator can reach a high evaporation rate of 1.72 kg m^(-2)h^(-1)under 1 sun irradiation,a superior antibacterial rate of 99%,excellent photocatalytic degradation,and effective thermoelectric ability simultaneously.Moreover,it also shows fantastic performance in salt resistance,recyclable evaporation,and real desalination,This work demonstrates a high-efficiency,cost-effective,multifunctional,and scalable strategy for high-performance fiber fabrics solar interfacial evaporation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U23B6009 and 12272050)。
文摘Combustion dynamics are a critical factor in determining the performance and reliabilityof a chemical propulsion engine.The underlying processes include liquid atomization,evaporation,mixing,and chemical reactions.This paper presents a high-fidelity numerical study of liquidatomization and spray combustion under high-pressure conditions,emphasizing the effects of pres-sure oscillations on the flow evolution and combustion dynamics.The theoretical framework isbased on the three-dimensional conservation equations for multiphase flows and turbulent combus-tion.The numerical solution is achieved using a coupling method of volume-of-fluid and Lagran-gian particle tracking.The Zhuang-Kadota-Sutton(ZKS)high-pressure evaporation model andthe eddy breakup-Arrhenius combustion model are employed.Simulations are conducted for amodel combustion chamber with impinging-jet injectors using liquid oxygen and kerosene as pro-pellants.Both conditions with and without inlet and outlet pressure oscillations are considered.Thefindings reveal that pressure oscillations amplify flow fluctuations and can be characterized usingkey physical parameters such as droplet evaporation,chemical reaction,and chamber pressure.The spectral analysis uncovers the axial variations of the dominant and secondary frequenciesand their amplitudes in terms of the characteristic physical quantities.This research helps establisha methodology for exploring the coupling effect of liquid atomization and spray combustion.It alsoprovides practical insights into their responses to pressure oscillations during the occurrence ofcombustion instability.This information can be used to enhance the design and operation ofliquid-fueled propulsion engines.
