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The aim is to develop a cellulose-based membrane with a bilayer structure that minimizes fouling and maximizes efficiency for seawater desalination.

March 7, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry C0 citations

Strategy of bilayer structure of cellulose-based membrane with an efficient anti-fouling for solar-driver seawater desalination

YLYuxuan LiTiangong University JSJun SongTiangong University JSJicheng Shan

Key Points

The aim is to develop a cellulose-based membrane with a bilayer structure that minimizes fouling and maximizes efficiency for seawater desalination.
Development of a bilayer cellulose membrane structure
Assessment of anti-fouling properties
Evaluation of solar steam generation efficiency
The bilayer structure significantly reduces membrane fouling
Enhanced light absorption increases heat localization
Achieves higher efficiency in seawater desalination compared to single-layer membranes

Abstract

Freshwater scarcity, insufficient heat localization, and membrane fouling remain major challenges for interfacial solar steam generation and seawater desalination. Conventional single-layer membranes often struggle to balance light absorption, heat management,...

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