3D photothermal hydrogels derived from spinel CoMn 2 O 4 @MXene nanocomposites for an efficient solar-driven evaporation system

Key Points

• The research aims to develop hydrogels that enhance solar-driven evaporation and salt rejection.
• Synthesis of CoMn2O4@MXene nanocomposites
• Fabrication of 3D photothermal hydrogels
• Evaluation of evaporation rates and salt rejection performance
• Achieved evaporation rate of 1.45 kg m−2 h−1
• Demonstrated effective salt rejection capabilities
• Showed long-term stability of the hydrogels

Abstract