The bionic material consists of Ti 3 C 2 T x nanosheets and Ag NWs to construct the leaf vein structure (Fig. 17 c). The leaf vein-like structure synergistically enhances the functional and mechanical properties of this material. Fig. 17.
The macrostructure of the leaf distribution is designed to optimize sunlight absorption by ensuring that each leaf absorbs the maximum amount of light energy. Therefore, these bionic materials can make better use of solar energy for photocatalytic reactions due to their powerful light trapping and electron transfer capabilities.
However, due to the diversity and intricacy of plant leaf structures, traditional mechanical and material processing methods are not always sufficient for manufacturing bionic products. This is where novel approaches such as physical energy field processing and chemical synthesis can be introduced to enhance the manufacturing process.
Liu et al. developed bionic micro and nano-scale structures on the surface of a magnesium alloy, inspired by the characteristic features of plant leaves, without attempting to mimic any particular type of leaf. The bionic surface has high contact and low slide angles, exhibiting excellent corrosion resistance.
The solar water evaporation system can not only evaporate pure water but also produce clean water from seawater with a condensing device. Therefore, based on the advantages of renewable solar energy and abundant seawater sources, bionic solar evaporators are promising for achieving seawater desalination and alleviating water scarcity.
Furthermore, Gao et al. developed a bionic metal platform by integrating the surface structures of a reed leaf and a lotus leaf. This platform facilitates the manipulation of water/oil droplets and fluids, as illustrated in Fig. 46.
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Li et al. [16] coupled interfacial water evaporation with a temperature differential power generation device to use the heat generated by the solar absorber for water evaporation and temperature differential power generation, respectively, and this hybrid device has a power density of 1.2 W m −2 at an external resistance of 4 Ω.
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Experimental study on the influence of bionic channel structure …
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Experimental study on the influence of bionic channel structure and nanofluids on power generation characteristics of waste heat utilisation equipment" by J. Tu et al. Skip to search form Skip to main content Skip to account menu. Semantic Scholar''s Logo. Search 222,957,918 papers from all fields of science. …
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Recent advances and challenges for bionic solar water evaporation
The solar water evaporation system can not only evaporate pure water but also produce clean water from seawater with a condensing device. Therefore, based on the …
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Recent advances and challenges for bionic solar water evaporation
The solar water evaporation system can not only evaporate pure water but also produce clean water from seawater with a condensing device. Therefore, based on the advantages of renewable solar energy and abundant seawater sources, bionic solar evaporators are promising for achieving seawater desalination and alleviating water scarcity.
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Photothermal and thermoelectric power generation performance …
DOI: 10.1016/j lsurfa.2023.131623 Corpus ID: 258578621; Photothermal and thermoelectric power generation performance based on bionic structure and composite nanofluids @article{Tang2023PhotothermalAT, title={Photothermal and thermoelectric power generation performance based on bionic structure and composite nanofluids}, author={Zhibo Tang and …
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Photothermal conversion-enhanced thermoelectric generators …
Among various PTC materials, spinel-type transition metal oxides, comprised of Cu, Fe, Co, Mn, Al, and Cr, exhibit remarkable PTC capabilities across the entire solar radiation spectrum because of the copiousness of spin-allowed electron transitions within their partially filled d-orbitals [16], [17], [18].Apart from excellent PTC performance, spinel-type transition …
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A Complete Guide To Solar Power For UK Business
Commercial solar panels can make a real difference to your business. Whether you''re looking for a more energy-efficient alternative to cut your energy bills or want to be a more sustainable business to attract …
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Cost‐Effective 3D‐Printed Bionic Hydrogel Evaporator …
With the unique bionic structure, the 3DP-BHE achieves a stable evaporation rate of 2.13 kg m −2 h −1 at ≈90.5% energy efficiency under one sun (1 kW m −2). During the 7-day desalination of 10 wt.% brine, a steady …
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3D‐Printed Bionic Solar Evaporator | Request PDF
Three-dimensional (3D) evaporator has become one of most promising solar absorber/receiver materials for interfacial solar-driven steam generation to efficient global energy and freshwater crises ...
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Bioinspired Materials: From Distinct Dimensional Architecture to ...
The structural evolutions of the organisms during the development of billions of years endow them with remarkable thermal-regulation properties, which have significance to their survival against the outer versatile environment. Inspired by the nature, there have been extensive researches to develop thermoregulating materials by mimicking and utilizing the advantages …
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Bionic solar-Driven interfacial evaporator for synergistic …
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology, harnessing unlimited solar energy to generate clean water, is seen as a highly favorable eco-friendly solution for …
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Bionic photovoltaic panels bio-inspired by green leaves
In strong solar light, silicon solar panels can heat up by 70°C and, thereby, loose approximately one third of their efficiency for electricity generation. Leaf structures of plants on …
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Advanced Bionic 3D Interfacial Solar Steam Generator With …
1 · 2 Results and Discussion 2.1 Preparation of SA-TA Hemisphere (STH) The free-standing hemispheric SA-TA matrix with spatially centripetal alignments of tapered channels was first …
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High-efficiency bio-inspired hybrid multi-generation ...
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As a new bioinspired approach for clean water production, interfacial solar steam generation makes direct use of solar energy to generate water steam through latent heat. Fresh water can then be collected by condensing the water steam …
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Achieving efficient power generation by designing bioinspired …
Here, we developed a simple and efficient interfacial evaporation-driven nanogenerator (IENG) that achieved layered functionalization and introduced bionic light-trapping structure for light to...
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Advanced Bionic 3D Interfacial Solar Steam Generator With …
1 · 2 Results and Discussion 2.1 Preparation of SA-TA Hemisphere (STH) The free-standing hemispheric SA-TA matrix with spatially centripetal alignments of tapered channels was first prepared by directional ice crystal growth and freeze drying, shown in Figure 1a,b.A cylindrical copper rod with a 3.0 cm diameter hemispheric depression filled with SA-TA aqueous …
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Cost‐Effective 3D‐Printed Bionic Hydrogel Evaporator for Stable Solar …
With the unique bionic structure, the 3DP-BHE achieves a stable evaporation rate of 2.13 kg m −2 h −1 at ≈90.5% energy efficiency under one sun (1 kW m −2). During the 7-day desalination of 10 wt.% brine, a steady evaporation rate of 1.98 kg m −2 h −1 is maintained with a record-high cost-effectiveness (195.3 g h −1 ...
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Achieving efficient power generation by designing bioinspired …
Here, we developed a simple and efficient interfacial evaporation-driven nanogenerator (IENG) that achieved layered functionalization and introduced bionic light-trapping structure for light to heat and electric generation.
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Bionic structures and materials inspired by plant leaves: A ...
The macrostructure of the leaf distribution is designed to optimize sunlight absorption by ensuring that each leaf absorbs the maximum amount of light energy. Therefore, these bionic materials can make better use of solar energy for photocatalytic reactions due to their powerful light trapping and electron transfer capabilities.
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Bionic solar-Driven interfacial evaporator for synergistic …
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology, harnessing unlimited solar energy to generate clean water, is seen as a highly favorable eco-friendly solution for obtaining fresh water from different sources and addressing the current water shortage [7].
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High-efficiency bio-inspired hybrid multi-generation ...
Most solar energy incident (>70%) upon commercial photovoltaic panels is dissipated as heat, increasing their operating temperature, and leading to significant deterioration in electrical performance.
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High-efficiency bio-inspired hybrid multi-generation ...
Here, we demonstrate a hybrid multi-generation photovoltaic leaf concept that employs a biomimetic transpiration structure made of eco-friendly, low-cost and widely-available materials for...
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Bionic photovoltaic panels bio-inspired by green leaves
In strong solar light, silicon solar panels can heat up by 70°C and, thereby, loose approximately one third of their efficiency for electricity generation. Leaf structures of plants on the other hand, have developed a series of technological adaptations, which allow them to limit their temperature to 40–45°C in full sunlight, even if water ...
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The power generation measurement used the solar vapor evaporation device to supplement wind energy and other modules to simulate marine environment (21.4 °C, 15.8% RH, winter, in Harbin, China). Before the electrical performance test, a stable conductive system was constructed by intermittently dropping polyaniline/ ethanol on the surface. The short-circuit …
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Bionic structures and materials inspired by plant leaves: A ...
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Bioinspired structural and functional designs towards interfacial solar ...
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