Context:
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay have made a remarkable discovery in the field of solar energy by developing novel material called carbon nanoflorets that exhibit unprecedented efficiency in converting sunlight into heat.
What are Carbon Nanoflorets?
How they are made?
Dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS): A white material used in the production of carbon nanoflorets that undergoes a transformation upon heating and reacting with acetylene gas. |
Significance:
Solar stills: Devices used for water vaporization using solar energy. |
Applications:
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