Passive Solar-driven Interfacial Evaporation Nanosystems: Beyond Desalination Towards Multiple Applications

Recently, passive solar-driven interfacial evaporation has become one of the fastest-growing technologies for solar energy utilization and desalination. Herein this patent, we provide an overview of other emerging and potential applications of evaporation nanosystems beyond desalination, i.e., electricity generation, organics rejection, and sterilization. These extended functions can be a benefit for energy and environmental issues.