This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: City University of Hong Kong. Active years: 2023.
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Years Active: 2023
Title: Innovations of Ming-Fai Lo in Solar Evaporation Technology.
Introduction
Ming-Fai Lo is a notable inventor based in Hong Kong, CN. He has made significant contributions to the field of solar evaporation technology, particularly in the area of seawater and wastewater purification. His innovative approach combines cost-effectiveness with high efficiency, making a substantial impact on water purification methods.
Latest Patents
Ming-Fai Lo holds a patent for a "Boron carbide bilayer foam solar evaporator and method for preparing thereof." This invention provides a solar absorber incorporated bilayer foam solar evaporator designed for seawater and wastewater purification. The technology features a plurality of solar absorbers that are partially integrated into a porous polymer framework, forming a thermal insulation layer that is proximal to solar irradiation. The use of low-cost commercially available boron carbide powders embedded into a porous polymer foam allows for the creation of a scaffold with excellent hydrophilic wettability, heat-shielding, and solar-thermal conversion capabilities. The boron carbide bilayer foam (BCBF) enables high-performance seawater desalination and wastewater purification, achieving an impressive evaporation rate of 2.8 kg/m/h with 93% solar evaporation efficiency under 1 sun illumination. The fabrication cost of the BCBF solar evaporator can be as low as $3.6 per square meter, making it an excellent tool for industrial-level water purification.
Career Highlights
Ming-Fai Lo is affiliated with the City University of Hong Kong, where he continues to advance his research and innovations. His work has garnered attention for its practical applications and cost-effectiveness in addressing global water scarcity issues.
Collaborations
Ming-Fai Lo has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Chun-sing Lee and Shengliang Li, contributing to the advancement of research in solar evaporation technologies.
Conclusion
Ming-Fai Lo's innovative contributions to solar evaporation technology exemplify the potential for cost-effective solutions in water purification. His work not only addresses pressing environmental challenges but also paves the way for future advancements in the field.