journal article·2026-04

Sponge-like dual-network hydrogel fabricated via facile in-situ foaming polymerization for solar interfacial evaporation

Yuhao Zhai, Jianbin Zhang, Jiahui Li, Xin Jia, Jiadong Shao, Dianming Li, Yanhua Liu, Wufang Yang, Yanping Wang, Libang Feng

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OpenAlex topics: Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

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