Extremely cost-effective and efficient solar vapor generation using thermally isolated black paper

Zhejun Liu, Haomin Song, Dengxin Ji, Chenyu Li, Alec Cheney, Youhai Liu, Nan Zhang, Xie Zeng, Borui Chen, Jun Gao, Xiang Liu, Diana Aga, Suhua Jiang, Zongfu Yu, Qiaoqiang Gan*

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Abstract

We report an efficient strategy using extremely low-cost materials. Due to the excellent thermal insulation, a record thermal efficiency of ~88% was obtained under one sun without concentration, corresponding to the evaporation rate of 1.28 kg/(m2 h).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2017
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781943580279
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2017 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 14 May 201719 May 2017

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F43-CLEO_AT 2017
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period14/05/1719/05/17

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