Fig. 4: Photothermal performance of rGMXn sponges under one-sun illumination. | Communications Materials

Fig. 4: Photothermal performance of rGMXn sponges under one-sun illumination.

From: MXene-reduced graphene oxide sponge-based solar evaporators with integrated water-thermal management by anisotropic design

Fig. 4

a The light absorption spectra of rGMXn sponges. b Infrared images and c temperature of the top surface of rGMXn sponges under one-sun illumination exposed in the air for 30 s. d Schematic of the photothermal mechanism of rGMXn sponges. e Infrared images and f temperature of the top surface of rGMXn sponges under one-sun illumination floating on the water for 5 min. g Mass loss and h evaporation rate and efficiency of rGMXn sponges under one-sun illumination.

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