Hybrid W-MgF2/graphene photothermal membrane for efficient solar-driven desalination
- Authors
- Lee, Ga Eun; Cho, Jin soo; Jung, In-Young; Kim, Da Seul; Kwon, Seok Joon; Choi, Won Jun; SONG, KYUNG GUEN; Yu, Hak Ki; Baik, Jeong Min
- Issue Date
- 2025-11
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Citation
- Desalination, v.614
- Abstract
- A novel hybrid W-MgF2/Graphene photothermal membrane is developed to enhance the efficiency of self-heated membrane distillation (SHMD) systems. The membrane combines three distinct functional components: plasmonic tungsten for strong solar absorption, hollow MgF2 nanoparticles for broadband light scattering, and a graphene-PMMA layer for efficient thermal conduction and IR absorption. This tripartite architecture enables highly localized heat generation while minimizing radiative losses, surpassing the limitations of conventional single-component systems. The membrane demonstrates over 95.39 % solar absorption across the 0.3?2.5 μm range. Under 1 sun irradiation, the membrane achieves a maximum water flux of 0.938 LMH, representing a 1.9-fold enhancement compared to uncoated membranes, while maintaining an ion rejection rate above 99 %. Additionally, the membrane is fabricated via a scalable, sequential spray-coating method, allowing large-area (50 × 50 cm2) uniform deposition with excellent long-term durability. These findings establish a new materials strategy for efficient and practical solar-driven desalination.
- ISSN
- 0011-9164
- URI
- https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/152736
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.desal.2025.119151
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- KIST Article > Others
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