MOF-containing graphene sponge for efficient solar desalination and water purification
Karakas, Aysenur, Topcu, Ezgi, Ercarikci, Elif, Kiransan, Kader Dagci
Solar steam generation technology based on photothermal materials has attracted significant attention for seawater desalination and wastewater treatment. Here, a high-performance photothermal conversion material is prepared by doping MnZn-Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) homogeneously into the three-dimensional graphene sponge (GrS). MnZn-MOF/GrS, possessing the porous structure of GrS and strong light absorption of the MnZn-MOF, achieved a high photothermal conversion efficiency (86 %) and the water evaporation rate (3.05 kg m-2h- 1) under one sun irradiation. Moreover, the excellent performance of solar steam generation is retained in long-term and real-life experiments. This study suggests a practical preparation technique, excellent desalination performance, sustainable, and eco-friendly approach for developing efficient photothermal material in the solar steam generator-based water treatment industry.
- Dergi
- SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
- Yıl
- 2025
- Cilt
- 363
- ISSN
- 1383-5866
- eISSN
- 1873-3794
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132058
- WoS UID
- WOS:001433862600001