Developing Flexible Quinacridone-Derivatives-Based Photothermal Evaporaters for Solar Steam and Thermoelectric Power Generation

Autor: Meihua Shen, Xinpeng Zhao, Lu Han, Nanxi Jin, Song Liu, Tao Jia, Zhijun Chen, Xiuhua Zhao
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany). 28(20)
ISSN: 1521-3765
Popis: Solar-driven interfacial vaporization by localizing solar-thermal energy conversion to the air-water interface has attracted tremendous attention. In the process of converting solar energy into heat energy, photothermal materials play an essential role. Herein, a flexible solar-thermal material di-cyan substituted 5,12-dibutylquinacridone (DCN-4CQA)@Paper was developed by coating photothermal quinacridone derivatives on the cellulose paper. The DCN-4CQA@Paper combines desired chemical and physical properties, broadband light-absorbing, and shape-conforming abilities that render efficient photothermic vaporization. Notably, synergetic coupling of solar-steam and solar-electricity technologies by integrating DCN-4CQA@Paper and the thermoelectric devices is realized without trade-offs, highlighting the practical consideration toward more impactful solar heat exploitation. Such solar distillation and low-grade heat-to-electricity generation functions can provide potential opportunities for fresh water and electricity supply in off-grid or remote areas.
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