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This research aims to explore the effectiveness of floatable ionic photothermal aerogels in harnessing solar energy for desalination and energy generation.

May 15, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A0 citations

Floatable Ionic Photothermal Aerogels for Water and Energy harvesting under solar light

SMSasmita MohapatraNational Institute of Technology Rourkela BPBibek Chaw pattnayakNational Institute of Technology Rourkela PGPiyusaranjan GiriNational Institute of Technology Rourkela

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This research aims to explore the effectiveness of floatable ionic photothermal aerogels in harnessing solar energy for desalination and energy generation.
Developed novel floatable ionic photothermal aerogels for testing.
Utilized sunlight to drive seawater desalination and hydrovoltaic energy generation.
Analyzed efficiency and output under varying sunlight conditions.
Enhanced desalination rate compared to traditional methods, improving access to drinking water.
Significant energy generation using hydrovoltaic effect, providing renewable energy solutions.

Abstract

The integration of sunlight-driven seawater desalination and the hydrovoltaic effect furnishes a promising strategy to address the growing global challenges of energy and drinking water scarcity. However, it’s still a...

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