Recent progress in the preparation, properties and applications of superhydrophobic nano-based coatings and surfaces: A review
With the recent progress in nanotechnology and material engineering, nano-based coatings
have become multifunctional, smarter, efficient, versatile and durable. Superhydrophobic …
have become multifunctional, smarter, efficient, versatile and durable. Superhydrophobic …
A state-of-the-art review on the multifunctional self-cleaning nanostructured coatings for PV panels, CSP mirrors and related solar devices
D Adak, R Bhattacharyya, HC Barshilia - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar energy-based devices are protected using glass surfaces that need to be cleaned
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …
periodically to maintain their desired optimum performance. If these devices are large and …
Prospects and problems of concentrating solar power technologies for power generation in the desert regions
Concentrated solar power plants (CSPs) are gaining momentum due to their potential of
power generation throughout the day for base load applications in the desert regions with …
power generation throughout the day for base load applications in the desert regions with …
Performance degradation of photovoltaic power system: Review on mitigation methods
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the renewable energy (RE) technologies that offers a fast
option for deployment. It is rated according to its maximum DC power output (W p) which is …
option for deployment. It is rated according to its maximum DC power output (W p) which is …
Solar energy in the United States: Development, challenges and future prospects
The ambitious target of net-zero emission by 2050 has been aggressively driving the
renewable energy sector in many countries. Leading the race of renewable energy sources …
renewable energy sector in many countries. Leading the race of renewable energy sources …
Nanostructured superhydrophobic coatings for solar panel applications
Solar energy is the most widespread renewable source of energy which requires big
installations of solar panels with large open surface. The efficiency of solar panels is highly …
installations of solar panels with large open surface. The efficiency of solar panels is highly …
Mesoporous aluminium titanate: Superhydrophilic and photocatalytic antireflective coating for solar glass covers with superior mechanical properties
D Adak, P Mondal, R Bhattacharyya, S Bysakh… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the results of non-stoichiometric mesoporous aluminum titanate (mp-Al x TiO y)
coating using sol-gel-based block copolymers assisted evaporation-induced self-assembly …
coating using sol-gel-based block copolymers assisted evaporation-induced self-assembly …
[HTML][HTML] Solar-driven heterogeneous photocatalysis using a static mixer as TiO2-P25 support: Impact of reflector optics and material
TFCV Silva, P Peri, AS Fajardo, LO Paulista… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar-driven heterogeneous photocatalysis using semiconductor thin-films immobilised on
inert surfaces has restricted applicability, mainly due to the low catalyst surface per reactor …
inert surfaces has restricted applicability, mainly due to the low catalyst surface per reactor …
Cost-effective solar collector to promote photo-Fenton reactions: A case study on the treatment of urban mature leachate
AI Gomes, TFCV Silva, MA Duarte… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic processes, like photo-Fenton (PF), are being successfully employed in the
decontamination of diverse wastewaters. However, some drawbacks associated with solar …
decontamination of diverse wastewaters. However, some drawbacks associated with solar …
Anti-reflection OTS-treated SiO2 thin films with super-hydrophobic property
H Li, N Li, Y Zhang, H He, Z Liu - Journal of Sol-Gel Science and …, 2017 - Springer
Synthesizing multifunctional films to apply to the glasses for optical and advanced
engineering applications, especially for concentrating solar power application, is a severe …
engineering applications, especially for concentrating solar power application, is a severe …