Strategies for improving photothermal conversion capabilities in hydrogel polymer materials for solar vapor generation

Serati, Flora and Mohd Zaki, Syazwani and Zulkifli, Ahmad Akid (2023) Strategies for improving photothermal conversion capabilities in hydrogel polymer materials for solar vapor generation. In: IIUM Engineering Congress 2023 (IEC ’23), 15 – 16 August 2023, IIUM.

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Abstract

Solar evaporation is a promising technology that has garnered attention due to the renewable nature of the sun as an energy source, which can facilitate the sustainable advancement of human society. This technology relies on easily obtainable water sources and uncomplicated structures, while also benefiting from significant enhancements in conversion efficiency through the utilization ofadvanced photothermal materials and effective thermal management techniques. This review provides a brief summary of recent research conducted on hydrogel polymers utilized in solar vapor generation. The primary goal of this review is to explore multiple strategies aimed at optimizing light absorption, hence enhancing the overall efficiency of the design. We present the photothermal management in hydrogel polymer with proper solar absorber selection, tuning the thermal conductivity via porosity of hydrogeland the incorporation of a layered structural design that leads to a greater photothermal conversion efficiency.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Hydrogels, polymer,solar vapor generation
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T173.2 Technological change T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP1080 Polymers, plastics and their manufacture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Syazwani Mohd Zaki
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2023 17:01
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2023 17:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107439

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