A novel review on the efficiency of nanomaterials for solar energy storage systems

AA İnada, S Arman, B Safaei - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
By the increase of population and development of technology in recent years, energy
demand has also increased. Due to the limitedness of energy resources, new research …

A comprehensive review on thermophysical properties and solar thermal applications of organic nano composite phase change materials

J Paul, K Kadirgama, M Samykano, AK Pandey… - Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The recent advancements in phase change materials (PCM) have made them emerge as a
novel class of materials to be deployed in thermal energy storage. An effective strategy to …

Low-temperature applications of phase change materials for energy storage: a descriptive review

JF Hinojosa, SF Moreno, VM Maytorena - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thermal storage is very relevant for technologies that make thermal use of solar energy, as
well as energy savings in buildings. Phase change materials (PCMs) are positioned as an …

Development of thermal energy storage material from blends of jatropha biodiesel and paraffin wax for augmenting freshwater generation capacity in a solar …

SK Suraparaju, SK Natarajan - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Enhancing nocturnal productivity holds promise for boosting the effectiveness of solar
desalination setups. Current research concentrates on an innovative strategy: integration of …

A review on phase change materials in different types of solar stills

A Kasaeian, NS Nazari, A Masoumi… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCM) can store heat owing to their high latent heat and release it
after sunset, thereby increasing productivity during the night. Several studies have been …

Improving solar still efficiency with nanoparticles–Infused copper cylinders and latent heat storage: An experimental and simulation study

P Sharma, SK Birla - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In the conducted experiment, a transformative change in heat transfer rate and productivity
was observed when copper oxide nanoparticles were mixed with petroleum jelly and stored …

Experimental Investigation on finned solar still with enhanced thermal energy storage

TR Sathish Kumar… - Journal of …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
In the present study, a novel solar still incorporated with fins and phase change material
(PCM)-based energy storage was designed. To investigate the influence of fins and energy …

Performance evaluation of a thermoelectric generator‐coupled composite phase change material for intermittent aerodynamic heat sources

D He, D Ou, H Gao, F Jiao - International Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoelectric generator (TEG) can utilize intermittent temperature fluctuations of the
aircraft's fuselage to provide power for wireless structural health monitoring systems. In this …

Thermo-physical characteristics and storage material compatibility in nano-enhanced phase change materials for solar distillation applications: A critical assessment

A Negi, L Ranakoti, P Bhandari, R Khargotra… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Distillation of impure water using solar technology has gained significant attention due to its
simplicity of set-up, utilization of renewable energy, and leaves no harmful traces to the …

Simulation and experimental analysis of PCM-enhanced solar stills using CMS

P Sharma, SK Birla - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
In view of their low water production capacity, solar stills require thoughtful consideration of
several design and performance factors in order to achieve optimal output. The objective of …