CNT–PVDF freestanding sheets for direct solar evaporation toward continuous desalination applications
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DOI: 10.1007/s10853-019-04217-w
Abstract: Typically, solar desalination membranes are fabricated through non-scalable techniques and consist of multiple layers (a photo-absorber layer deposited on a hydrophilic substrate), resulting in multistage evaporation processes, influencing the efficiency of the process. Moreover, the… read more here.
Keywords: evaporation; desalination; direct solar; cnt pvdf ... See more keywords
Thermal inertia and energy efficiency assessment of Direct Solar Floor system using a switching-linear model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117363
Abstract: Abstract This study presents a case study of a room equipped with a Direct Solar Floor (DSF) in order to predict the true thermal and energy behaviour. DSF operation during the night by thermal inertia… read more here.
Keywords: direct solar; solar floor; thermal inertia; energy ... See more keywords
Thermal performance of a double-skin façade exposed to direct solar radiation in the tropical climate of Malaysia: A case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2019.100419
Abstract: Abstract With high incident solar radiations on the East-West facades under the tropical climate of Malaysia, the indoor spaces adjacent to the glazed facades will become overheated. The application of Double skin-facade (DSF) is one… read more here.
Keywords: direct solar; radiation; double skin; solar radiation ... See more keywords
Quality analysis and drying characteristics of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) dried by hot air and direct solar dryers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110687
Abstract: Abstract The present study evaluates the effects of hot air drying (HAD) and direct solar drying (DSD) on drying kinetics and properties of turmeric. Obtained results unveiled higher effective diffusivity (1.98 × 10−8 - 13.1 × 10−8 m2/s) and lower… read more here.
Keywords: quality analysis; analysis drying; direct solar; hot air ... See more keywords
Photo-thermochemical decomposition of carbon-dioxide in a direct solar receiver-reactor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.12.019
Abstract: Abstract The synergistic combination of the spectral and intensity features of solar energy can potentially lead to chemical synthesis processes under milder temperature conditions than those in solar thermochemical processes. A direct solar receiver-reactor is… read more here.
Keywords: decomposition; photo thermochemical; direct solar; solar receiver ... See more keywords
TiO2-Photoanode-Assisted Direct-Solar-Energy Harvesting and Storage in a Solar-Powered Redox Cell Using Halides as Active Materials.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b04314
Abstract: The rapid deployment of renewable energy is resulting in significant energy security, climate change mitigation, and economic benefits. We demonstrate here the direct solar-energy harvesting and storage in a rechargeable solar-powered redox cell, which can… read more here.
Keywords: storage; energy; redox; direct solar ... See more keywords
Coffee-based colloids for direct solar absorption
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39032-5
Abstract: Despite their promising thermo-physical properties for direct solar absorption, carbon-based nanocolloids present some drawbacks, among which the unpleasant property of being potentially cytotoxic and harmful to the environment. In this work, a sustainable, stable and… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; solar absorption; coffee based; direct solar ... See more keywords
A metal-free heterogeneous photocatalyst for the selective oxidative cleavage of CC bonds in aryl olefins via harvesting direct solar energy
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DOI: 10.1039/d0gc01187h
Abstract: Selective cleavage of CC bonds is highly important for the synthesis of carbonyl containing fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Novel methodologies such as ozonolysis reactions, Lemieux–Johnson oxidation reaction etc. already exist. Parallel to these, catalytic methods… read more here.
Keywords: free heterogeneous; solar energy; direct solar; metal free ... See more keywords
Synthesis of Gd/N co-doped ZnO for enhanced UV-vis and direct solar-light-driven photocatalytic degradation
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DOI: 10.1039/d0ra10698d
Abstract: The construction of a UV-Vis and direct sunlight functioning photocatalyst is a puzzling task for organic pollutant removal. Herein, we have fabricated Gd/N co-doped ZnO nanoparticles for the first-time using a simple co-precipitation method for… read more here.
Keywords: vis direct; direct solar; degradation; doped zno ... See more keywords
Photoelectrochemical energy storage materials: design principles and functional devices towards direct solar to electrochemical energy storage.
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DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00859e
Abstract: Advanced solar energy utilization technologies have been booming for carbon-neutral and renewable society development. Photovoltaic cells now hold the highest potential for widespread sustainable electricity production and photo(electro)catalytic cells could supply various chemicals. However, both… read more here.
Keywords: solar electrochemical; direct solar; energy; photoelectrochemical energy ... See more keywords
Direct Solar Oven with and without UV Filter vs. Traditional Oven: Effect on Polyphenolic Antioxidants, Vitamins and Carotenoids of Food
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083519
Abstract: The use of efficient solar ovens can be a way for progressing ecofriendly technologies in the field of food preparation. In most performing direct solar ovens, the sun rays reach the foods directly, therefore, it… read more here.
Keywords: direct solar; solar oven; food; traditional oven ... See more keywords