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Nanoparticle enhanced evaporation of liquids: A case study of silicone oil and water
Evaporation is a fundamental physical phenomenon, of which many challenging
questions remain unanswered. Enhanced evaporation of liquids in some occasions
is of enormous practical significance. Here we report the enhanced evaporation
of the nearly permanently stable silicone oil by dispersing with nanopariticles
including CaTiO3, anatase and rutile TiO2. The results can inspire the research
of atomistic mechanism for nanoparticle enhanced evaporation and exploration of
evaporation control techniques for treatment of oil pollution and restoration
of dirty water