This book explores the transformative potential of solar evaporation in addressing critical global challenges related to water, energy, and resource sustainability. By delving into the fundamental principles of photothermal conversion, heat and mass transport, and phase transition dynamics, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the technology's mechanisms. Readers will find particular interest in the detailed discussions on advanced material selection, innovative structure designs, and cutting-edge simulation techniques, which are essential for optimizing energy conversion and system efficiency. The book is enriched with illustrative diagrams, and case studies that simplify complex concepts and offer practical insights. A key benefit for readers is the ability to apply these principles to real-world applications, such as clean water production, renewable energy generation, and resource extraction, fostering scalable and sustainable solutions. This work is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and policymakers seeking to advance and implement solar-driven technologies in the water-energy-resource nexus.

Unveils cutting-edge strategies for solar-driven water, energy, and resource solutions Features advanced material and structural designs for optimized energy conversion Bridges theory and practice with real-world applications and illustrative case studies

Autorentext

Guohua Liu received PhD in Engineering of Thermophysics from Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2010. He obtained his 2nd PhD in Micro and Nano Systems Technology at University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), 2013. Currently, he is a full professor at North China Electric Power University. Dr. Liu focuses on the research of heat and mass transfer, multiphase flow and energy systems. He has published more than 100 papers in international journals such as Physics Reports, Chemical Society Reviews, Nano Energy, etc.

Ting Chen received PhD in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Sun Yat-sen University in 2014. Currently, she is working at Jianghan University as an associate professor. Her research interests focus on energy and chemical engineering, phase-change heat transfer, and photothermal materials. She has published over 20 papers in international journals such as Physics Reports, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Desalination, Energy, and Cell Reports Physical Science, etc.

Inhalt

.- Preface

.- Chapter 1 Introduction

.- Chapter 2 Basic physics

.- Chapter 3 Photothermal Nanomaterials

.- Chapter 4 Structure Design

.- Chapter 5 Simulation and AI Modeling

.- Chapter 6 Engineering Applications

.- Chapter 7 Concluding remarks.