Publications by authors named "Yikuan Tian"
Solar desalination that exploits interfacial evaporation represents a promising solution to global water scarcity. Real-world feedstocks (., natural seawater and contaminated water) include oil contamination issues, raising a compelling need for desalination systems that offer anti-oil-fouling capability; however, it is still challenging to prepare oil-repellent and meanwhile water-attracting surfaces.
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- Oil spills present a significant global challenge that requires immediate and effective emergency responses, as traditional recovery methods are often costly and complicated.
- The solar-heating siphon-capillary oil skimmer (S-SOS) utilizes renewable energy sources—solar, gravitational, and solid surface energy—to efficiently recover oil without needing external power or manual effort.
- The S-SOS demonstrated impressive results in prototype tests, achieving an oil recovery rate of 35.2 L/m²h, which rose to 123.3 L/m²h under normal solar irradiation, and operates with high efficiency and stability over extended periods.