小气候
涂层
雨水收集
环境科学
发射率
光伏系统
材料科学
辐射冷却
环境工程
露水
雾
湿度
成交(房地产)
工作(物理)
城市热岛
冷凝
被动冷却
能量收集
辐射传输
污垢
长波
光电子学
水分
底纹
太阳能
相对湿度
水蒸气
循环(图论)
日射强度计
作者
Saichao Dang,Abdul Rahim Siddiqui,Murali Gedda,Yuxuan Huang,Shakeel Ahmad,Jehad K. El‐Demellawi,Dan Daniel,Osman M. Bakr,Stefaan De Wolf,Hussam Qasem,Husam N. Alshareef,Qiaoqiang Gan
出处
期刊:Energy & environmental materials
[Wiley]
日期:2026-06-09
摘要
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) panels into agricultural landscapes (i.e., agrivoltaics) offers a promising path for sustainable land use, yet its potential is limited by dust soiling and water scarcity. Current cleaning methods are often water‐intensive, costly, or ecologically detrimental. Here, we introduce a multifunctional coating that synergistically couples PV panels with the microclimate to address these intertwined challenges. Fabricated via a simple, solvent‐free process from a food‐grade silicone, the coating is highly transparent (~91.3%, 350–1100 nm) and superhydrophobic (contact angle: 167°, sliding angle: 3°). Crucially, its high emissivity (0.90) in the atmospheric window (8–13 μm) enhances radiative cooling, passively inducing nighttime condensation. This condensation triggers a self‐cleaning mechanism, where shedding droplets autonomously remove dust, and simultaneously enables atmospheric water harvesting. In 6‐month outdoor tests in Saudi Arabia, coated panels maintained performance with only ~1.5% power loss, compared to ~28% for uncoated panels. Furthermore, the system achieved a dew yield of 128 g m −2 per night—over twice that of untreated surfaces—providing a water source sufficient for irrigating co‐located crops (demonstrated with Brassica rapa chinensis ). This work transformed the PV panel from a passive energy harvester into an active hub that ensures its own performance while supporting on‐site agriculture, establishing a resilient and self‐sustaining nexus for energy, water, and food security.
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