Review of solar thermochemical heat storage equipment and systems based on calcium-looping

H Wu, C Luo, T Luo, L Zhang, X Zhang, F Wu - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar power generation is a highly potential method for utilizing renewable energy, but it
faces a major challenge in terms of schedulability. As a low-cost, efficient, and well …

[HTML][HTML] Thermodynamic analysis of a synergistic integration of solid oxide fuel cell and solar-based chemical looping methane reforming unit for solar energy storage …

SF Cannone, M Ishaq, A Lanzini, M Santarelli - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents a thermodynamic analysis of a novel concept that synergistically
integrates a solid oxide fuel cell with a Ceria-based solar-chemical looping methane …

Recent advances in enhanced thermal property in phase change materials using carbon nanotubes: A review

PJ Ong, HYS Lee, S Wang, W Thitsartarn… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2025 - Elsevier
As the demand for renewable and sustainable energy sources rises, considerable efforts
have been dedicated to the development of energy storage materials. Phase change …

[HTML][HTML] Wedge-shaped fins to enhance thermal performance of shell and tube heat exchangers containing phase change material: An experimental study

V Safari, B Kamkari, A Gharbi - Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2024 - Elsevier
This study addresses restricted thermal conductivity in phase change materials (PCMs) used
in latent heat storage (LHS) systems, aiming to enhance heat transfer efficiency by …

Al-doped Li4SiO4 for cyclic solar energy storage and CO2 capture: An experimental and DFT study

R Fu, B Xu, J Yi, Y Hu - Separation and Purification Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
The substantial consumption of fossil fuels gives rise to excessive carbon dioxide emissions,
and mitigating them has emerged as a pressing global priority. The use of renewable energy …

Oxygen Vacancy‐Rich Defects Porous Cu2MgO3/Mg0.78Cu0.22O Composite with Sinter‐Resistant and Highly Reactive for Long‐Duration High‐Temperature …

J Deng, C Gu, H Xu, P Zhu… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High‐temperature thermochemical energy storage based on metal oxides is the key
technology to reducing the levelized costs of electricity of the next‐generation concentrated …

[HTML][HTML] Performance evaluation and multi-objective optimization of a solar-thermal-assisted energy system: Supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle and solid oxide …

Z Fang, Z Liu, S Zhang, Z Yang, X Huang - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Typical solar power tower (SPT) systems employ molten salt as the heat transfer and thermal
energy storage medium to facilitate stable energy output. However, these systems are …

Design and evaluation of a dilute flow particle-to-air heat exchanger for energy storage applications

BJ Siefering, M Umer, EB Stechel, BM Fronk - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of inert and redox-active particles for high-temperature energy storage requires the
development of components that can efficiently transfer energy to high-pressure working …

Acceleration mechanisms of Fe and Mn doping on CO2 separation of CaCO3 in calcium looping thermochemical heat storage

Z Bian, X Ma, X Lu, H Yu, L Chang, Z Han… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The doping strategy with dark metallic oxide has proven effective in improving optical
absorptions and heat storage performances of calcium-based materials for the direct solar …

Worldwide developments and challenges for solar pyrolysis

VM Maytorena, DA Buentello-Montoya - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The solar pyrolysis of materials has emerged as a promising technology for their efficient
conversion into solid char, syngas and oil. The technology has its challenges, however, as …