Thermoelectric converter: Strategies from materials to device application

Z Wu, S Zhang, Z Liu, E Mu, Z Hu - Nano Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermoelectricity, green technology which can convert huge free thermal energy to
electricity without time and geography limitations, is vital for bright future energy to alleviate …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the solar still productivity using thermoelectric materials: A review

M Elgendi, AE Kabeel, FA Essa - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar still is a convenient tool for water desalination using solar energy, but it has low
efficiency. Thermoelectric materials can convert thermal energy into electrical energy and …

Application of simultaneous thermoelectric cooling and heating to improve the performance of a solar still: an experimental study and exergy analysis

S Shoeibi, N Rahbar, AA Esfahlani… - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The performance of solar stills is affected by various parameters (eg solar radiation, water
depth, thermal insulation, and the temperature difference between glass and water). There …

A review on the performance of photovoltaic/thermoelectric hybrid generators

AZ Sahin, KG Ismaila, BS Yilbas… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Utilization of a broad range of solar spectrum has the potential for high power output from
solar cells. However, solar photovoltaics (PVs) can convert only part of the solar …

[HTML][HTML] Photovoltaic-thermal systems applications as dryer for agriculture sector: A review

HA Kazem, AHA Al-Waeli, MT Chaichan… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the literature writing on the use of photovoltaic thermal air collectors (PV-T) and
integrated greenhouse drying systems for PV-T air collectors as a mean to reduce fossil fuel …

Enhancing photovoltaic panel efficiency with innovative cooling Technologies: An experimental approach

T Nabil, TM Mansour - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The increase in photovoltaic panel temperature brought on by solar radiation absorption
lowers performance, power output, energy efficiency, and panel longevity (a rise in …

Performance enhancements of conventional solar still using reflective aluminium foil sheet and reflective glass mirrors: energy and exergy analysis

VS Chandrika, MEH Attia, AM Manokar… - … Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Many researchers are seeking simple and successful solutions to increase the output from
the solar distiller. In this research work, reflective mirrors and reflective aluminium foil sheet …

[HTML][HTML] Solar thermal waste heat energy recovery in solar distillation systems by using thermoelectric generators

Y Özcan, E Deniz - Engineering Science and Technology, an International …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the novel use of thermoelectric technology in solar desalination systems was
experimentally investigated. The new type of solar still with the thermoelectric generator …

Enhancement of potable water production from an inclined photovoltaic panel absorber solar still by integrating with flat-plate collector

AM Manokar, M Vimala, R Sathyamurthy… - Environment …, 2020 - Springer
This manuscript brings out with an enhancement of the freshwater productivity from the
active inclined solar panel basin solar still (AISPBSS). The research was conducted on the …

Desalination performance evaluation of a solar still enhanced by thermoelectric modules

E Mandev, B Muratçobanoğlu, E Manay, B Şahin - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, as a significant portion of the world's water
resources remain salty and unsuitable for human consumption. Solar desalination has …