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View article: 3D Bioinspired Hair‐Based Solar Evaporator for Efficient Water Harvesting
3D Bioinspired Hair‐Based Solar Evaporator for Efficient Water Harvesting Open
Interfacial solar evaporation is a promising strategy for water purification, yet achieving both high efficiency and long‐term stability in saline environments remains challenging. Here, a broadband light absorption and thermal conversion …
View article: Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals in Metal‐Organic Frameworks: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals in Metal‐Organic Frameworks: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications Open
Halide perovskite nanocrystals (PeNCs) with their exceptional light absorption and tunable bandgap, are promising candidates for solar energy harvesting and high‐performance photodetectors. However, the susceptibility of PeNCs to degradati…
View article: Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review
Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review Open
The finite supply of water on this planet led researchers to investigate nanocomposites, which are unique compounds with great performance and many applications. Many researchers are now interested in photocatalytic degradation methods due…
View article: Numerical simulation and optimization of FTO/TiO2/CZTS/CuO/Au solar cell using SCAPS-1D
Numerical simulation and optimization of FTO/TiO2/CZTS/CuO/Au solar cell using SCAPS-1D Open
Kesterite materials, especially copper zinc tin sulphide (CZTS), have emerged as very promising solar cell materials because of their sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendly composition. CZTS, composed of abundant …
View article: Experimental study on sewage water for clean water and hydrogen production using heat pump-driven solar still and alkaline electrolyzer
Experimental study on sewage water for clean water and hydrogen production using heat pump-driven solar still and alkaline electrolyzer Open
The current work concentrates on offering distilled water as a substitute water source for the electrolysis process. In place of the laboratory water distiller, the heat pump solar still (HPSS) was introduced during the work to distill sew…
View article: Innovative experimental investigation of a solar dryer with an evacuated tube solar air heater and various thermal energy storage techniques
Innovative experimental investigation of a solar dryer with an evacuated tube solar air heater and various thermal energy storage techniques Open
Solar drying systems are energy-efficient, and their performance can be improved with integrated thermal storage materials to stabilize the intermittent radiation input from the sun. To that effect, this paper attempts to make an appraisal…
View article: Novel time-fractional modeling for parabolic trough collectors using mono/hybrid nanofluids and nanocoating
Novel time-fractional modeling for parabolic trough collectors using mono/hybrid nanofluids and nanocoating Open
This paper proposes a novel time-fractional model to simulate the behaviour of double U-tube parabolic trough collectors (PTCs). The model's parameters, including the fractional order, were optimized to achieve the closest agreement with e…
View article: A review of innovative materials and techniques in solar stills: A focus on heat localization and thin film evaporation
A review of innovative materials and techniques in solar stills: A focus on heat localization and thin film evaporation Open
Freshwater scarcity is becoming a worldwide problem, more so in remote locations. Solar stills are a promising technology for desalination, leveraging solar energy; however, their productivity requires significant enhancement. This review …
View article: Utilizing a novel metal-organic framework for clean water production: Synergistic evaporation boost in double slope distiller
Utilizing a novel metal-organic framework for clean water production: Synergistic evaporation boost in double slope distiller Open
This study experimentally investigates the integration of Fe-Co-Al @ BTC Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) into a double slope solar still (DSSS) to enhance the evaporation rate. Three configurations were tested: MOF as a nanofluid in the basi…
View article: An innovative numerical approach to enhance parabolic trough collectors’ performance: Integrating low-cost thermal energy storage materials and nanofluids
An innovative numerical approach to enhance parabolic trough collectors’ performance: Integrating low-cost thermal energy storage materials and nanofluids Open
Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) are a type of solar thermal technology that harnesses solar energy to generate electricity or heat. PTCs are considered a promising technology for sustainable energy generation, particularly in regions wi…
View article: Synergizing water desalination and hydrogen production using solar stills with novel sensible heat storage and an alkaline electrolyzer
Synergizing water desalination and hydrogen production using solar stills with novel sensible heat storage and an alkaline electrolyzer Open
This study tested a cogeneration (desalination/hydrogen production) system with natural and black sand as sensible heat storage, considering the thermal efficiencies, environmental impact, water quality, cost aspects, and hydrogen generati…
View article: Using multiple machine learning techniques to enhance the performance prediction of heat pump-driven solar desalination unit
Using multiple machine learning techniques to enhance the performance prediction of heat pump-driven solar desalination unit Open
Solar stills are sustainable devices that generate freshwater through solar-powered desalination. However, traditional solar stills often struggle with variability in environmental conditions. This study proposes a predictive model using m…
View article: Harnessing evacuated tube technology for enhanced solar still: A comprehensive review
Harnessing evacuated tube technology for enhanced solar still: A comprehensive review Open
The simplest and solar energy-based desalination method, solar still desalination, is presented in response to the expanding need for freshwater. However, as the evaporation process is essential to the functioning of solar stills, effectiv…
View article: Techno-economic investigation of an entirely solar-powered hybrid HDH/RO desalination plant for moderate water demand under various operating conditions
Techno-economic investigation of an entirely solar-powered hybrid HDH/RO desalination plant for moderate water demand under various operating conditions Open
The study presented a scalable, entirely solar-powered hybrid desalination system suitable for moderate demand and valid for various water salinities. The system merged two desalination techniques: HDH (humidification-dehumidification) and…
View article: An overview of the improvement of natural convection heat transfer via surface thermal radiation for different geometries
An overview of the improvement of natural convection heat transfer via surface thermal radiation for different geometries Open
This paper represents an endeavor to review the advancements achieved in the topic of coupled radiation-free convection (CRFC) across various investigated models. Through detailed bibliometric analysis, the paper not only underscores the i…
View article: Numerical simulation based performance enhancement approach for an inorganic BaZrS3/CuO heterojunction solar cell
Numerical simulation based performance enhancement approach for an inorganic BaZrS3/CuO heterojunction solar cell Open
One of the main components of the worldwide transition to sustainable energy is solar cells, usually referred to as photovoltaics. By converting sunlight into power, they lessen their reliance on fossil fuels and the release of greenhouse …
View article: Conical Solar Distiller Performance with Different Aspect Ratios
Conical Solar Distiller Performance with Different Aspect Ratios Open
The most popular desalination method is the solar still, but it has poor productivity. In this work, three fixed cone-shaped solar still (CSS) were tested experimentally. Experiments were done simultaneously at three cone heights (H) 25, 5…
View article: Numerical simulation of chemically reacting Darcy-Forchheimer flow of Buongiorno Maxwell fluid with Arrhenius energy in the appearance of nanoparticles
Numerical simulation of chemically reacting Darcy-Forchheimer flow of Buongiorno Maxwell fluid with Arrhenius energy in the appearance of nanoparticles Open
This investigation is designated for studying the inspiration of Darcy-Forchheimer flow of Maxwell nano fluid with nonlinear marvels of thermal radiation and bio convection of motile germs due to porous stretched sheet. Arrhenius energy, t…