A Janus hydrogel skeleton-encapsulated yarn-based evaporator for excellent desalination and lithium enrichment | Synapse
March 25, 2026
A Janus hydrogel skeleton-encapsulated yarn-based evaporator for excellent desalination and lithium enrichment
Key Points
This research aims to develop a hydrogel-based evaporator for improved salt and lithium ion transport.
Developed a double-layer hydrogel structure with PVA/PSS and PVA/PDDA components.
Evaluated adhesion properties, salt resistance, and evaporation efficiency of the hydrogel.
Assessed the selective ion transport capabilities for Li⁺ ions.
The hydrogel demonstrated strong adhesion and good salt resistance.
Enhanced evaporation rates were achieved, leading to efficient ion transport.
The hydrogel effectively enriched lithium ions (Li⁺).
Abstract
A double-layer PVA/PSS–PVA/PDDA hydrogel shows strong adhesion, good salt resistance, and enhanced evaporation, enabling selective ion transport and efficient Li⁺ enrichment.