AI Article Synopsis
- A bioinspired artificial mushroom is created using a polyvinyl alcohol sponge coated with charcoal, which effectively generates cold water steam at approximately 73% efficiency under sunlight.
- The high efficiency is attributed to exceptional light absorption, effective water delivery, and minimal heat loss.
- This structure is low-cost, making it suitable for portable steam generators to aid in water purification and desalination processes.
Article Abstract
A bioinspired structure of an artificial mushroom, made of the common polyvinyl alcohol sponge coated with charcoal, is fabricated, with high efficiency in generating cold water steam of ≈73% under 1 sun illumination, due to very high light absorption, efficient water supply, and low heat loss. In addition, the structure is very inexpensive, and thus ideal for applications in portable cold (boil-free) steam generators for water purification and desalination.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6607233 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800035 | DOI Listing |
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