研究目的
To develop a scalable and low-cost method for synthesizing carbon nanosheet frameworks and investigate their application in highly efficient solar steam generation for clean water production.
研究成果
The synthesized carbon nanosheet frameworks demonstrate high solar-to-vapor efficiency of up to 93% under 1 sun illumination, attributed to excellent light absorption, heat localization, and mesoporous structure facilitating water evaporation. This low-cost and scalable production method shows promise for practical applications in solar desalination and clean water generation, with potential for further optimization and real-world implementation.
研究不足
The study is conducted under controlled laboratory conditions (e.g., room temperature ~12°C, humidity ~38%), which may not fully represent real-world environments. The scalability to industrial levels and long-term durability of the carbon material are not extensively tested. The use of CS2, which is toxic, requires careful handling, and the cost estimation assumes ideal conditions without accounting for potential variations in precursor prices or energy costs.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study uses a vapor-solid reaction method involving thermal reduction of CS2 vapor by Mg powder at 580°C to synthesize mesoporous carbon nanosheet frameworks. This method is chosen for its scalability, high yield, and low cost.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Precursors include Mg powder and NaCl powder blended in a 1:5 weight ratio, with CS2 vapor as the carbon source. The synthesized carbon material is purified and characterized.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes a tube furnace, alumina boats, glass container for CS2, water bath, Ar flow system, UV-vis spectrometer with integration sphere, SEM (Zeiss Supra55), TEM (FEI Tecnai F30), XPS (Thermo Scientific Escalab 250Xi), BET apparatus (Micromeritics ASAP 2460), IR camera (Fluke TiX640), electronic mass balance (OHRUS CP214), solar simulator (CHF-XM500 Xenon lamp), and ICP-MS (PerkinElmer NexION 300D). Materials include Mg powder, NaCl, CS2, deionized water, HCl, HNO3, spunlace nonwoven fabric, polystyrene foam, and various chemicals for purification and testing.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Mg and NaCl powders are blended, loaded into alumina boats, and reacted with CS2 vapor at 580°C for 90 min. The product is washed with DI water and HCl, treated with HNO3, filtered, and freeze-dried. The carbon material is dispersed in water, blade-coated onto fabric, and used in solar steam generation tests under simulated sunlight at various intensities. Weight loss, surface temperature, and other parameters are monitored.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data analysis involves calculating solar-to-vapor efficiency, specific surface area via BET, pore size distribution using BJH model, optical absorption, and composition analysis via XPS and ICP-MS.
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SEM
Supra55
Zeiss
Characterization of morphologies of the mesoporous carbon
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TEM
Tecnai F30
FEI
Characterization of morphologies of the mesoporous carbon
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XPS
Escalab 250Xi
Thermo Scientific
Characterization of chemical composition and atomic ratio
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UV-vis Spectrometer
UV-3600
Shimadzu
Measurement of reflectance and transmittance
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Integration Sphere
ISR-3100
Shimadzu
Used with UV-vis spectrometer for light absorption measurements
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IR camera
TiX640
Fluke
Monitoring surface temperature distribution
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ICP-MS
NexION 300D
PerkinElmer
Measuring ion concentrations in condensed water
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BET apparatus
ASAP 2460
Micromeritics
Measurement of specific surface area and pore size distributions
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Electronic mass balance
CP214
OHRUS
Measuring weight change with accuracy of 0.1 mg
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Solar simulator
CHF-XM500
Simulating solar light with Xenon lamp and AM 1.5 filter
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