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Agrivoltaic systems for sustainability: An overview of emerging trends and practices Open

Rittick Maity, N. P. Hariram, K. Sudhakar · 2025

Offshore floating solar with electrofuels for refuelling small ferries: a techno-economic-environmental study Open

Nanki Kaur, N. P. Hariram, K.B. Mekha, Mohd Rusllim Mohamed, S. Shanmuga Priya , et al. · 2025

The decarbonization of maritime shipping presents a critical challenge in achieving global climate targets, necessitating a rapid transition from fossil fuels to sustainable alternatives. Offshore renewable energy with electro-fuels for sh…

A comprehensive review on N-metallic photocatalysts and photoreactor designs for enhanced photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to value-added fuels Open

Thillai Lakshmi, S. Shanmuga Priya, Lavanya Mulky, K. Sudhakar, Muhammad Tahir · 2025

Design and structural modelling of patient-specific 3D-printed knee femur and tibia implants Open

B Sandeep, S. Dhanushkodi, K. Sudhakar · 2025

Arthritis is a degenerative joint condition that progressively damages the knee, leading to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. To alleviate these symptoms and restore joint functionality, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed. Thi…

Decarbonizing the future for the transportation and aviation industries: Green hydrogen as the sustainable fuel solution Open

Chong Tak Yaw, Johnny Koh Siaw Paw, K. Kadirgama, Talal Yusaf, D. Ramasamy , et al. · 2025

The pressure to move to sustainable energy sources is obvious in today's fast changing energy environment. In this context, green hydrogen appears as a beacon of hope, with the potential to reinvent the paradigms of energy consumption, par…

Bio-based papers from seaweed and coconut fiber: sustainable materials for a greener future Open

Nida Tabassum Khan, K. Sudhakar, Rizalman Mamat · 2025

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF A HYBRID SOLAR FLAT PLATE PVT MODULE USING AL2O3/ZNO NANOFLUID Open

Satheesh Kuppusamy, D Saravanan, K. Sudhakar, Balu Pandian · 2025

Solar power offers a chance to decrease dependence on imported fossil fuels, a crucial consideration for nations heavily reliant on energy imports. Hybrid nanoparticles have been used for PV cooling to enhance the efficiency and perfor-man…

SOLAR AGRIVOLTAICS DESIGN: CRITICAL FACTORS AND KEY CONSIDERATIONS Open

Rittick Maity, K. Sudhakar, Amir Abdul Razak · 2025

Agrivoltaics, the co-location of agriculture and photovoltaic (PV) energy production, represents a promising approach to optimize land use efficiency and promote sustainable energy practices. This abstract provides an overview of agrivolta…

Sustainable technology for coconut processing: Biomass-powered dryer and performance evaluation Open

C. Prabhu, S. Dhanushkodi, K. Sudhakar · 2025

Coconut kernel drying is a critical step in copra production, a vital commodity in many tropical regions, where it is used for food, oil, and other products. Traditional methods, such as sun drying, rely heavily on weather conditions, ofte…

From offshore renewable energy to green hydrogen: addressing critical questions Open

K. Sudhakar, S. Shanmuga Priya, Mohd Fairusham Ghazali · 2025

Addressing climate change and navigating the energy transition are more urgent than ever. Several researchers agree that renewable energy adoption and industrial decarbonization are essential pathways forward. As sectors like transportatio…

Dual chamber solar dryers: Maximizing thermal performance for diverse product drying Open

C. Prabhu, S. Dhanushkodi, K. Sudhakar · 2025

The drying of agricultural and marine products demands specific temperature conditions. Existing dryers are often limited to a single product type and have a limited temperature range. This research addresses this challenge by developing a…

Mathematical Modeling and Thermal Analysis of Salt Gradient Solar Pond Open

Mahesh Kumar, Rahool Rai, K. Sudhakar · 2025

CFD Analysis of Corrugated Plate Designs to Improve Heat Transfer Efficiency in Plate Heat Exchangers Open

Kashif Ahmed Soomro, Rahool Rai, Sajda Qureshi, K. Sudhakar, Abdul Hameed Memon , et al. · 2025

Laser treated super hydrophobic glass for solar PV self cleaning application: a SWOT-TWOS-based analysis Open

Rahool Rai, M. Ishak, K. Sudhakar, Aiman Mohd Halil, M. M. Quazi · 2025

With the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, laser surface modification has emerged as a promising technique to enhance the functional properties of materials, particularly in optimizing glass surfaces for solar application…

Future of battery thermal management systems (BTMS): Role of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence and sustainability Open

M. M. Quazi, Farzad Jaliliantabar, K. Sudhakar, Mohammadamin Ezazi · 2025

Smart thermal management of photovoltaic systems: Innovative strategies Open

Kaovinath Appalasamy, Rizalman Mamat, K. Sudhakar · 2025

The efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels is significantly affected by environmental factors such as solar irradiance, wind speed, humidity, dust accumulation, shading, and surface temperature, with thermal buildup being the primary cause…

Laser-induced texturing: A sustainable approach to self-cleaning mechanisms in solar panel Open

Rahool Rai, M. Ishak, Aiman Bin Mohd Halil, M. M. Quazi, K. Sudhakar · 2024

This review paper discusses the application of laser surface texturing as a novel approach for inducing self-cleaning properties in solar panels, with a particular focus on glass surfaces. Despite the limitation in literature on this speci…

Seaweed processing: efficiency, kinetics, and quality attributes under solar drying Open

Nida Tabassum Khan, K. Sudhakar, Rizalman Mamat · 2024

Traditional open sun drying methods face issues such as weather dependence, contamination risk, inconsistent drying rates, and nutrient loss. This study investigates a novel photovoltaic (PV)-integrated solar dryer designed to improve seaw…

Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution Open

Nida Tabassum Khan, K. Sudhakar, Rizalman Mamat · 2024

Agri-solar water pumping design, energy, and environmental analysis: A comprehensive study in tropical humid climate Open

Rittick Maity, K. Sudhakar, Amir Abdul Razak · 2024

Optical Fiber Technology for Efficient Daylighting and Thermal Control: A Sustainable Approach for Buildings Open

Lokesh Udhwani, Archana Soni, Erdem Cüce, K. Sudhakar · 2024

Different direct solar harvesting systems for daylighting are being explored to achieve high uniform illumination deep within buildings at minimal cost. A promising solution to make these systems cost-effective is the use of plastic optica…

Development of sustainable polymer-based dielectric composites from agricultural waste: A review Open

K B Mekha, Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof, K. Sudhakar, Norazwina Zainol, Nurulfadzilah Hasan , et al. · 2024

Dielectrics are essential for storing and controlling electrical energy in the electrical and electronic industries. However, their production from non-renewable sources raises environmental concerns. This review investigates sustainable p…

An overview of hydrogen storage technologies – Key challenges and opportunities Open

Lavanya Mulky, Shashwat Srivastava, Thillai Lakshmi, Eashan Reddy Sandadi, Santusti Gour , et al. · 2024

Hydrogen energy has been proposed as a reliable and sustainable source of energy which could play an integral part in demand for foreseeable environmentally friendly energy. Biomass, fossil fuels, waste products, and clean energy sources l…

Eco-friendly nutrient from ocean: Exploring Ulva seaweed potential as a sustainable food source Open

Nida Tabassum Khan, K. Sudhakar, Rizalman Mamat · 2024

Growing environmental concerns and a desire for health-conscious food choices are driving consumer demand for sustainable and ethical food sources. Ulva seaweed (genus Ulva, Phylum Chlorophyta) emerges as a promising candidate due to its r…

Modeling and simulation of reactors for methanol production by CO2 reduction: A comparative study Open

Ramyashree M.S., Aparajita Nandy, Yash Rameshwar Bohari, Mahika Pramodh, S. Harish Kumar , et al. · 2024

The extensive utilization of fossil fuel energy has caused severe degradation to our environment, therefore the search for new clean efficient energy is the need of the hour. Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to solar fuels, and artificial …

Innovations in phase change materials for diverse industrial applications: A comprehensive review Open

Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy, Mohd Fairusham Ghazali, K. Sudhakar · 2024

The need for effective and sustainable thermal management systems is expanding across a variety of industries, and phase change materials (PCMs) have become a flexible alternative to meet this demand. The ability of phase change materials …

Greening airports: A methodological framework for site assessment and assessing solar PV potential Open

S. Sreenath, K. Sudhakar, Ahmad Fitri Yusop · 2024

Due to energy intensiveness and carbon emissions, the aviation sector is under continuous environmental pressure. In this regard, airports have shown keen interest in solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to decarbonize their energy consumpti…

Decarbonizing airport using solar and wind farm: A case of Biratnagar, Nepal Open

Bharosh Kumar Yadav, Ramhit Yadav, Mehdi Jahangiri, S. Shanmuga Priya, Tri Ratna Bajracharya , et al. · 2024

Airports strive for a greener energy transition to minimize their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. The installation of solar or wind turbines is gaining significance among stakeholders working in sustainable airports. This st…

Macroalgae farming for sustainable future: Navigating opportunities and driving innovation Open

Nida Tabassum Khan, K. Sudhakar, Rizalman Mamat · 2024

Sustainable Vehicles for Decarbonizing the Transport Sector: A Comparison of Biofuel, Electric, Fuel Cell and Solar-Powered Vehicles Open

Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy, N. P. Hariram, Rittick Maity, Mohd Fairusham Ghazali, K. Sudhakar · 2024

Climate change necessitates urgent action to decarbonize the transport sector. Sustainable vehicles represent crucial alternatives to traditional combustion engines. This study comprehensively compares four prominent sustainable vehicle te…

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