Recent advances in using nanofluids in renewable energy systems and the environmental implications of their uptake
It has been more than two decades since the discovery of 'nanofluids'–mixtures of common
liquids and solid nanoparticles with at least one dimension below 100 nm in size. While …
liquids and solid nanoparticles with at least one dimension below 100 nm in size. While …
Application of nanofluid in solar energy harvesting devices: A comprehensive review
The increase in energy demand due to population explosion and the recent global
pandemic stressed the need to maximize solar energy harvesting. Nanofluids are used to …
pandemic stressed the need to maximize solar energy harvesting. Nanofluids are used to …
Heat transfer analysis of hybrid nanofluid flow with thermal radiation through a stretching sheet: A comparative study
A review of the literature reveals that nanofluids are more efficient for heat transmission than
regular fluids. However, the illumination of current strategies for the enhancement of heat …
regular fluids. However, the illumination of current strategies for the enhancement of heat …
[HTML][HTML] A review on building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal systems for green buildings
Abstract Space constraints in urban areas can make it difficult to utilise renewable energy
resources, like solar energy systems. However, this limitation can be overcome by utilising …
resources, like solar energy systems. However, this limitation can be overcome by utilising …
Numerical analysis and optimization of a novel photovoltaic thermal solar unit improved by Nano-PCM as an energy storage media and finned collector
An increment in temperature will deteriorate the efficiency of photovoltaic systems
dramatically. The application of a cooling mechanism can reduce the operating temperature …
dramatically. The application of a cooling mechanism can reduce the operating temperature …
[HTML][HTML] Thermophysical properties of graphene-based nanofluids
Heat transfer operations are very common in the process industry to transfer a huge amount
of thermal energy, ie, heat, from one fluid to another for different purposes. Many fluids are …
of thermal energy, ie, heat, from one fluid to another for different purposes. Many fluids are …
Performance optimization of a nanofluid-based photovoltaic thermal system integrated with nano-enhanced phase change material
In this study, a nanofluid-based photovoltaic thermal system integrated with nano-enhanced
phase change material is numerically simulated using a transient three-dimensional model …
phase change material is numerically simulated using a transient three-dimensional model …
[HTML][HTML] Current status and future development of hybrid PV/T system with PCM module: 4E (energy, exergy, economic and environmental) assessments
Solar photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) with phase change material (PCM) technology is one of
the incentive research areas in renewable energy application aspect, which attracts …
the incentive research areas in renewable energy application aspect, which attracts …
Influence of geometric design parameters of double skin façade on its thermal and fluid dynamics behavior: A comprehensive review
Double skin façade (DSF) has become an essential architectural element in modern
buildings. Its attractive appearance, better thermal and visual comfort, less energy …
buildings. Its attractive appearance, better thermal and visual comfort, less energy …
Progress, challenges and future prospects of plasmonic nanofluid based direct absorption solar collectors–a state-of-the-art review
The use of nanofluids improves the overall performance of solar thermal collectors and has
been studied explicitly in the last decade. More recently, to overcome the limitations of …
been studied explicitly in the last decade. More recently, to overcome the limitations of …