Tunable properties of nanomaterials inspire innovation and thus provide unprecedented opportunities for solving grand environmental challenges of our times, such as environmental pollution, water scarcity, energy shortage, in a sustainable way. Led by Professor Peng Wang, KAUST Environmental Nanotechnology Laboratory (ENL), conducts application-oriented research and has a clear research focus on 'Rational Nano-design for Sustainable Energy Driven Clean Water Production".
Specific Research Interests:
- Solar-driven photothermal processes for clean water production
- Solar crystallization based brine treatment and desalination with zero liquid discharge
- Atmospheric water harvesting
- Special wettability materials
- Smart cooling and heating