Semi-transparent solar cells can be used for spectral beam splitting (SBS) in which short-
wavelength photons are converted to electricity and long-wavelength photons are …

Nanoscale defects like grain boundaries (GBs) would introduce local phonon modes and
affect the bulk materials' thermal, electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. It is highly …

Optical and radiative properties of alumina–silica-based ceramic materials are determined
in the spectral range of 3–10 μm as a function of temperature in the range of 150− 650° C …

Solar energy harvesting in solar thermal systems using different solar absorber coatings on
collectors has been widely studied. Here, we incorporate a single layer Si (∼ 250 nm) onto …

A luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) offers a viable solution to spectrally convert and
concentrate both direct and diffuse sunlight without the need for tracking. Its potential for …

Submillimeter solid particles have been considered as thermal storage media for
concentrated solar power applications. Knowledge of the scattering and absorption …

Thermal barrier coatings are essential materials systems for insulating and protecting
substrates exposed to high temperatures. In such systems, the heat transfer has three …

The effects of polydispersity on radiative and interfacial convective heat transfer are
investigated in particle–gas two-phase media for solar particle receiver applications. Non …

A free-falling particle receiver is a promising technology to be used in concentrating solar
power plants. In this study, an optical-thermal coupled model is established by combining a …

Photothermal catalytic hydrogen production driven by the full spectrum of outdoor solar
radiation, represents a highly promising and efficient approach for hydrogen generation …