Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials

Summary: The application of photothermal conversion technology in the fields of seawater desalination and wastewater treatment stands as a potent approach to alleviating the global water scarcity crisis. In this research, we have successfully synthesized black titanium-based photothermal conversion...

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Main Authors: Jun Li, Enhui Wu, Zhong Xu, Jing Hou, Wenjing Peng, Hong Li, Xiang Li
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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author Jun Li
Enhui Wu
Zhong Xu
Jing Hou
Wenjing Peng
Hong Li
Xiang Li
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description Summary: The application of photothermal conversion technology in the fields of seawater desalination and wastewater treatment stands as a potent approach to alleviating the global water scarcity crisis. In this research, we have successfully synthesized black titanium-based photothermal conversion materials utilizing the aluminothermic reduction method. The experimental results demonstrate that the crafted black TiO2 exhibits a notable overall solar energy absorptivity of 65.7% and a photothermal conversion efficiency of 87.5%. Notably, the black Magneli phase titanium oxide (Ti4O7 and Ti5O9), derived from nanorutile TiO2, exhibits an even more impressive overall solar absorptivity of 83.4% and a photothermal conversion efficiency of 93.8%. Under a light intensity of 5 kW/m2, this material achieves an evaporation rate of 4.4 kg m−2·h−1 and an evaporation efficiency of 63%, underscoring its vast potential for applications in wastewater purification and seawater desalination.
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spelling doaj-art-f4e8c05ddefb43e0a907ef1c0b0ad4e12025-08-20T02:50:56ZengElsevieriScience2589-00422025-04-0128411218810.1016/j.isci.2025.112188Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materialsJun Li0Enhui Wu1Zhong Xu2Jing Hou3Wenjing Peng4Hong Li5Xiang Li6Panzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, China; Corresponding authorPanzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, ChinaPanzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, ChinaPanzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, ChinaPanzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, ChinaPanzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, ChinaPanzhihua University, Panzhihua 617000, China; Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Panzhihua 617000, ChinaSummary: The application of photothermal conversion technology in the fields of seawater desalination and wastewater treatment stands as a potent approach to alleviating the global water scarcity crisis. In this research, we have successfully synthesized black titanium-based photothermal conversion materials utilizing the aluminothermic reduction method. The experimental results demonstrate that the crafted black TiO2 exhibits a notable overall solar energy absorptivity of 65.7% and a photothermal conversion efficiency of 87.5%. Notably, the black Magneli phase titanium oxide (Ti4O7 and Ti5O9), derived from nanorutile TiO2, exhibits an even more impressive overall solar absorptivity of 83.4% and a photothermal conversion efficiency of 93.8%. Under a light intensity of 5 kW/m2, this material achieves an evaporation rate of 4.4 kg m−2·h−1 and an evaporation efficiency of 63%, underscoring its vast potential for applications in wastewater purification and seawater desalination.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004225004493Materials applicationMaterials characterizationMaterials science
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Enhui Wu
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Jing Hou
Wenjing Peng
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Xiang Li
Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials
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Materials application
Materials characterization
Materials science
title Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials
title_full Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials
title_fullStr Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials
title_full_unstemmed Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials
title_short Superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium-based materials
title_sort superior photothermal conversion performance of black titanium based materials
topic Materials application
Materials characterization
Materials science
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004225004493
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