Rattan-Based Solar Evaporator

3.34 kg m⁻² h⁻¹

Programmed carbonization creates bimodal hierarchical pores in the plant material, enabling high-rate water transport and localized heat management, achieving record evaporation rate and long-term salt resistance under 1 sun.

Jia, Shanshan · Xiaqing, Qin · Shijie, Dai · Qing, Yan · Dai, Jianwu · Zhang, Shaobo · Xiao, Hui · Chen, Yuzhu · Qi, Jinqiu · Yang, Yongqian · Lu, Yao · Su, Zhiping · Zhuo, Yong

Advanced Science 2025

Specifications

个太阳下蒸发速率

{'zh': '3.34', 'en': ''} kg m⁻²

比未程序化碳化快

{'zh': '1.69', 'en': ''} 倍

户外日产淡水

{'zh': '约24.49', 'en': ''} L

Advantages

Over 14 days continuous outdoor evaporation in 20 wt.% NaCl brine without noticeable salt accumulation or microbial growth