[HTML][HTML] Review on ceramic-based composite phase change materials: Preparation, characterization and application

Y Chang, X Yao, Y Chen, D Zou - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Heat storage technology is critical for solar thermal utilization and waste heat utilization.
Phase change heat storage has gotten a lot of attention in recent years due to its high …

Massive grid-scale energy storage for next-generation concentrated solar power: A review of the potential emerging concepts

J Baigorri, F Zaversky, D Astrain - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
The cost of renewable energy has significantly decreased in recent years, which marks the
way towards a fully renewable and sustainable future. However, this energy transition is not …

Optical-thermal-stress analysis of a multiscale solar receiver for ultra-high-temperature concentrating solar power

Y Zhang, Q Li, Y Qiu - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
This work proposes a multiscale solar receiver that integrates a secondary concentrator, a
double-deck tungsten cavity, and a metamaterial solar absorber for ultra-high-temperature …

Effect of Na2CO3 content on thermophysical properties, corrosion behaviors of KNO3-NaNO2 molten salt

H Na, C Zhang, Y Wu, G Wang, Y Lu - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Molten salt is popularly used as high temperature heat transfer and thermal energy storage
medium. In order to decrease the melting point and increase decomposition temperature of …

A feedforward-feedback control strategy based on artificial neural network for solar receivers

WQ Wang, MJ Li, JQ Guo, WQ Tao - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In a solar power tower plant, the stability of the receiver's outlet temperature is required for
high-efficiency and safe operation. However, the dramatic variation of solar energy caused …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of the materials degradation phenomena in solid-liquid phase change materials for thermal energy storage

OM Adesusi, OR Adetunji, SI Kuye, AI Musa… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Phase Change Materials (PCMs) employ latent heat property for storage and
management of thermal energy in various applications. In order to ensure efficient …

Does Sn2+ play well with Zn2+ as their molten chloride salts react with Cr–Al–B MAB phase?

X Zhang, Q Hu, Z Zheng, W Wen, H Luo - Solar Energy Materials and Solar …, 2024 - Elsevier
Novel Zn-MAX phases like Ti 2 ZnC were synthesized in the literature by the reaction
between Lewis acid salts like ZnCl 2 and the MAX phase. The interactions between the Cr …

Molten chloride salt technology for next-generation CSP plants: Selection of cold tank structural material utilizing corrosion control at 500° C

Q Gong, A Hanke, F Kessel, A Bonk, T Bauer… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract MgCl 2-KCl-NaCl molten chloride salt is a promising candidate for thermal energy
storage medium and heat transfer fluid for next-generation Concentrating Solar Power …

Experimental evaluation of an indirectly-irradiated packed-bed solar thermochemical reactor for calcination–carbonation chemical looping

L Li, A Rahbari, M Taheri, R Pottas, B Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The two-step calcium oxide based calcination–carbonation cycle is studied for carbon
dioxide capture and solar thermochemical energy storage applications. An indirectly …

Investigation of the high temperature molten salt corrosion properties of Inconel625 alloy with Al

P Yang, R Cao, R Wang, H Jia, C Li, Z Li, Y Wang… - Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Inconel625 (In625) alloy is one of the main materials in heat receivers of
concentrated solar power (CSP). To further improve the corrosion resistance of heat …