[HTML][HTML] Thermal efficiency enhancement of mono and hybrid nanofluids in solar thermal applications–A review

LA Alshuhail, F Shaik, LS Sundar - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Everywhere throughout the world, primarily in all industrial sectors, there is a tremendous
need for energy. The only option to meet the energy demand is via fossil fuels. Global …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanofluids and their usage in different heat exchangers for an improved heat transfer rates: A critical review

LS Sundar - Engineering Science and Technology, an International …, 2023 - Elsevier
The heat exchangers are commonly used in thermal power companies, chemical factories,
petroleum industries, and etc for the purpose of exchange heat from one fluid to another …

Enhanced photocatalytic removal of phenol from aqueous solutions using ZnO modified with Ag

V Vaiano, M Matarangolo, JJ Murcia, H Rojas… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2018 - Elsevier
Different photocatalysts based on commercial ZnO modified by silver photodeposition were
prepared in this work. The samples were characterized by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry …

One dimensional Au-ZnO hybrid nanostructures based CO2 detection: Growth mechanism and role of the seed layer on sensing performance

M González-Garnica, A Galdámez-Martínez… - Sensors and Actuators B …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the present research, hybrid Au-ZnO one-dimensional (1-D) nanostructures were grown
on silicon substrates with an Al-doped ZnO (AZO) seed layer (Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis …

ZnO/carbon quantum dots nanocomposites: one-step fabrication and superior photocatalytic ability for toxic gas degradation under visible light at room temperature

H Yu, H Zhang, H Huang, Y Liu, H Li, H Ming… - New Journal of …, 2012 - pubs.rsc.org
ZnO/carbon quantum dots (ZnO/CQDs) nanocomposites were prepared by a one-step
hydrothermal reaction and used as superior photocatalysts for the degradation of toxic gas …

Metal nanoparticle-loaded hierarchically assembled ZnO nanoflakes for enhanced photocatalytic performance

WL Ong, S Natarajan, B Kloostra, GW Ho - Nanoscale, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
We have demonstrated an environmentally friendly and template-free aqueous synthesis of
hierarchically assembled 3D ZnO nanoflakes. The ZnO nanoflakes self-assembled to …

High density unaggregated Au nanoparticles on ZnO nanorod arrays function as efficient and recyclable photocatalysts for environmental purification

TH Yang, LD Huang, YW Harn, CC Lin, JK Chang… - Small, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Photodegradation of organic pollutants in aqueous solution is a promising method for
environmental purification. Photocatalysts capable of promoting this reaction are often …

Controllable assembly of well-defined monodisperse Au nanoparticles on hierarchical ZnO microspheres for enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic and …

Y Wang, HB Fang, YZ Zheng, R Ye, X Tao, JF Chen - Nanoscale, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
A high-efficiency visible-light-driven photocatalyst composed of homogeneously distributed
Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) well-defined on hierarchical ZnO microspheres (ZMS) via a …

Hydrogen production via water splitting using different Au@ ZnO catalysts under UV–vis irradiation

A Machín, M Cotto, J Duconge, JC Arango… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2018 - Elsevier
The hydrogen production via water splitting of zinc oxide composites was studied by
incorporating different amounts of gold nanoparticles (1 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 5 wt.%, 10 wt.%) on …

Metal-oxide nanostructures produced by PLD in open air for gas sensor applications

G Atanasova, AO Dikovska, T Dilova, B Georgieva… - Applied Surface …, 2019 - Elsevier
In this work, we report fabrication of highly porous metal-oxide nanostructures by pulsed
laser deposition performed in air at atmospheric pressure. The attention was focused on the …