[HTML][HTML] A review of solar hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) collectors and systems
In this paper, we provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in hybrid PV-T
collectors and the wider systems within which they can be implemented, and assess the …
collectors and the wider systems within which they can be implemented, and assess the …
Carbon materials for solar water evaporation and desalination
Seawater desalination is viewed as a promising solution to world freshwater scarcity. Solar
assisted desalination is proposed to overcome the high energy consumption in current …
assisted desalination is proposed to overcome the high energy consumption in current …
Recent advances on improved optical, thermal, and radiative characteristics of plasmonic nanofluids: Academic insights and perspectives
To enhance the assimilation of light in the solar thermal area, we need to focus beyond the
thermo-physical properties of the nanoparticles, ie, optical properties of the nanoparticles …
thermo-physical properties of the nanoparticles, ie, optical properties of the nanoparticles …
Plausible photomolecular effect leading to water evaporation exceeding the thermal limit
We report in this work several unexpected experimental observations on evaporation from
hydrogels under visible light illumination. 1) Partially wetted hydrogels become absorbing in …
hydrogels under visible light illumination. 1) Partially wetted hydrogels become absorbing in …
Recent advances on nanofluids for low to medium temperature solar collectors: energy, exergy, economic analysis and environmental impact
The efficient exploitation of solar irradiation is one of the most encouraging ways of handling
numerous environmental concerns. Solar collectors are suitable devices that capture solar …
numerous environmental concerns. Solar collectors are suitable devices that capture solar …
Nanotechnology-integrated phase change material and nanofluids for solar applications as a potential approach for clean energy strategies: Progress, challenges …
Integrating nanotechnology into phase change materials (PCMs) has emerged as a novel
approach to improving PCM thermal properties and performance in various thermal energy …
approach to improving PCM thermal properties and performance in various thermal energy …
Recent advances in using nanofluids in renewable energy systems and the environmental implications of their uptake
It has been more than two decades since the discovery of 'nanofluids'–mixtures of common
liquids and solid nanoparticles with at least one dimension below 100 nm in size. While …
liquids and solid nanoparticles with at least one dimension below 100 nm in size. While …
[HTML][HTML] A review of the use of nanofluids as heat-transfer fluids in parabolic-trough collectors
EAC Panduro, F Finotti, G Largiller… - Applied Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to their enhanced thermophysical properties, nanofluids have great potential for
improving heat-transfer efficiency. Nanofluids are employed in various thermal applications …
improving heat-transfer efficiency. Nanofluids are employed in various thermal applications …
Application of nanofluid in solar energy harvesting devices: A comprehensive review
The increase in energy demand due to population explosion and the recent global
pandemic stressed the need to maximize solar energy harvesting. Nanofluids are used to …
pandemic stressed the need to maximize solar energy harvesting. Nanofluids are used to …
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation
As a ubiquitous solar-thermal energy conversion process, solar-driven evaporation has
attracted tremendous research attention owing to its high conversion efficiency of solar …
attracted tremendous research attention owing to its high conversion efficiency of solar …