journal article·2025-07Open access

Solar‐Powered Hierarchical Microenvironments with Authigenic Multi‐Field Synergies for Simultaneous Extraction of Freshwater and Cesium

Liuyan Zhu, Lin Zhu, Ting Shi, Ke Zhao, Wenwen He, Lu Han, Zeying Jin, Jialin Kang, Shanfu Sun, Ningning Cao, Zhen Yu

Advanced Science· Volume 12· Issue 28

Abstract

Abstract The escalating global resource and environmental crisis has intensified the urgent demand for efficiently extracting freshwater and critical metals from contaminated water sources, particularly nuclear‐contaminated seawater. Herein, a biomass‐based solar‐powered hierarchical self‐extraction micro‐network (BSSM) is proposed and presented, an innovative system that seamlessly integrates solar‐driven freshwater generation with highly selective cesium ion (Cs+) extraction. A bamboo‐derived biochar with surface‐loaded cobalt oxide nanoparticles (CoO NPs) is prepared and utilized to comprehensively validate the BSSM's efficacy. Leveraging hierarchically engineered microenvironments with authigenic multi‐field synergies, the designed BSSM achieves a high freshwater production rate of 3.3 kg m−2 day−1 and an impressive Cs+ extraction capacity of 34.58 mg g−1. In conclusion, this study establishes a transformative paradigm for resource recovery, providing a scalable and eco‐friendly panacea to address pressing global issues, including water scarcity, nuclear pollution, and resource security.
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OpenAlex topics: Radioactive element chemistry and processing · Chemical Synthesis and Characterization · Covalent Organic Framework Applications

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Affiliations

Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology Qinhuangdao 066004 China

Air Defense and Antimissile School Air Force Engineering University Xi'an 710100 China

Instrumental Analysis & Research Center Sun Yat‐Sen University Shenzhen 518107 China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 102488 China

School of Aerospace Science and Technology Xidian University Xi'an 710126 China

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Nanjing University Nanjing 210093 China

Department of Mechanical Engineering City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong 999077 China

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