@article{Li:2021:10.1016/j.matt.2021.09.018,
author = {Li, M and Li, C and Blackman, BRK and Saiz, E},
doi = {10.1016/j.matt.2021.09.018},
journal = {Matter},
pages = {3400--3414},
title = {Energy conversion based on bio-inspired superwetting interfaces},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2021.09.018},
volume = {4},
year = {2021}
}

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TY  - JOUR
AB  - Bio-inspired superwetting interfaces can realize rapid transfer of liquid mass or momentum due to their unique surface structure and wetting characteristics. Combined with a suitably electrified material, these special interfaces can further promote the generation or transmission of electrons. Herein, we summarize the latest developments in water-energy collection technologies based on these interfaces, such as piezoelectric/triboelectric/pyroelectric nanogenerators. When it comes to harvesting energy generated by salinity gradients, reverse electrodialysis based on ion channels is now being widely investigated. We review the concept of “quantum-confined superfluids” on superwetting interfaces, and the conditions required to form a superfluid in molecular and ion channels. The applications of the superfluids in energy conversion are discussed, including the charging and discharging process of lithium batteries and harvesting salinity-gradient energy. This perspective identifies advantages, current challenges, and future directions in the development of energy-conversion devices using superwetting interfaces that could open the door to their broader application.
AU  - Li,M
AU  - Li,C
AU  - Blackman,BRK
AU  - Saiz,E
DO  - 10.1016/j.matt.2021.09.018
EP  - 3414
PY  - 2021///
SN  - 2590-2385
SP  - 3400
TI  - Energy conversion based on bio-inspired superwetting interfaces
T2  - Matter
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2021.09.018
UR  - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259023852100463X?via%3Dihub
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/99112
VL  - 4
ER  - 

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