Efficient and Robust Molecular Solar Thermal Fabric for Personal Thermal Management
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209768
Abstract: Molecular solar thermal (MOST) materials, which can efficiently capture solar energy and release it as heat on demand, are promising candidates for future personal thermal management (PTM) applications, preferably in the form of fabrics. However,… read more here.
Keywords: personal thermal; thermal management; energy; molecular solar ... See more keywords
Superhydrophobic Solar‐to‐Thermal Materials Toward Cutting‐Edge Applications
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311453
Abstract: Solar‐to‐thermal conversion is a direct and effective way to absorb sunlight for heat via the rational design and control of photothermal materials. However, when exposed to water‐existed conditions, the conventional solar‐to‐thermal performance may experience severe… read more here.
Keywords: cutting edge; water; solar thermal; superhydrophobic solar ... See more keywords
Thermal‐Rectified Gradient Porous Polymeric Film for Solar‐Thermal Regulatory Cooling
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400102
Abstract: Solar‐thermal regulation concerning thermal insulation and solar modulation is pivotal for cooling textiles and smart buildings. Nevertheless, a contradiction arises in balancing the demand to prevent external heat infiltration with the efficient dissipation of excess… read more here.
Keywords: polymeric film; porous polymeric; gradient porous; gradient ... See more keywords
Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems Based on Discotic Nematic Liquid Crystals That Can Efficiently Charge and Discharge below 0 °C
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DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202303845
Abstract: Solid‐state solar thermal fuels (SSTFs) serve as efficient means of storing solar energy as chemical potential energy in a closed loop system and releasing it as heat on‐demand. An ideal SSTF requires photoswitchability in visible‐region… read more here.
Keywords: zero temperatures; sub zero; energy; solar thermal ... See more keywords
Electrocatalytic Energy Release of Norbornadiene‐Based Molecular Solar Thermal Systems: Tuning the Electrochemical Stability by Molecular Design
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DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201483
Abstract: Abstract Molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems, such as the norbornadiene/quadricyclane (NBD/QC) couple, combine solar energy conversion, storage, and release in a simple one‐photon one‐molecule process. Triggering the energy release electrochemically enables high control of the… read more here.
Keywords: thermal systems; energy; molecular solar; energy release ... See more keywords
Energy performance enhancement of solar thermal power plants by solar parabolic trough collectors and evacuated tube collectors‐based preheating units
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DOI: 10.1002/er.5431
Abstract: Solar steam power plant is the dominant technology in the category of solar thermal power systems. In steam power cycles, there is usually a couple of steam lines, extracted from medium‐pressure and low‐pressure turbines, to… read more here.
Keywords: energy; thermal power; parabolic trough; enhancement ... See more keywords
The use of solar thermal energy for self‐ and passive control of sedimentation in large reservoirs
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DOI: 10.1002/er.6637
Abstract: Solar thermal energy and its possible role with regard to self‐ and passive control sedimentation in large reservoirs behind dams is discussed. It is known the impact caused by large reservoirs because the drastic reduction… read more here.
Keywords: energy; solar thermal; sedimentation; self passive ... See more keywords
Dynamic Regulation of Hydrogen Bonding Networks and Solvation Structures for Synergistic Solar-Thermal Desalination of Seawater and Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants
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DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01544-9
Abstract: A flow-bed water purification system with an asymmetric solar-thermal and catalytic membrane is designed for synergistic solar-thermal desalination of seawater/brine and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants. The hydrogen bonding networks can be regulated by the… read more here.
Keywords: desalination seawater; solvation; degradation; thermal desalination ... See more keywords
Design optimization of a multi-temperature solar thermal heating system for an industrial process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.08.196
Abstract: Presently, great challenges are being faced by the industrial sector in terms of energy management and environmental protection. Utilization of solar energy to meet a portion of heat demand in various industries constitutes tremendous economic… read more here.
Keywords: heating system; system; temperature; heating ... See more keywords
Renewable process heat from solar thermal and photovoltaics: The development and application of a universal methodology to determine the more economical technology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.12.064
Abstract: Abstract Solar energy is an important measure to reduce fossil fuel use and carbon emissions from the energy supply in industries requiring heat below 150 °C. A robust methodology was developed to compare two solar conversion… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; thermal photovoltaics; solar thermal; process ... See more keywords
Full-spectrum volumetric solar thermal conversion via graphene/silver hybrid plasmonic nanofluids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.04.065
Abstract: The wide-spread adoption of solar thermal absorbers is currently hampered by their low absorption efficiencies and their high capital cost. As a result, a number of initiatives, including direct absorption solar collectors (DASC), are currently… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; graphene; solar thermal; volumetric solar ... See more keywords