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 …

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 …

Using solar energy to generate steam is a clean and sustainable approach to addressing
the issue of water shortage. The current challenge for solar steam generation is to develop …

This paper summarizes the important results regarding the improvement in the
thermophysical properties of nanofluids. The influence of important parameters like particle's …

Nanofluids have received increasing attention in research and development in the area of
renewable and sustainable energy systems. The addition of a small amount of high thermal …

The paraffin incorporation in device of glass envelope allows the thermal regulation,
increasing the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of buildings. Addition of nanoparticles …

As an abundant, cheap and pollution-free renewable energy resource, solar energy offers a
great alternative to conventional fossil resources and is expected to play an increasingly …

Steam production is essential for a wide range of applications, and currently there is still
strong debate if steam could be generated on top of heated nanoparticles in a solar receiver …

Global demands for sustainable energy are rising rapidly due to the ever-increasing energy
crisis. Efficient energy management is one of the feasible methods to solve the existing …

A one-dimensional transient heat transfer analysis was carried out to analyze the effects of
the Nanoparticle (NP) volume fraction, collector height, irradiation time, solar flux, and NP …