Phosphorylation of Polymeric Carbon Nitride Photoanodes with Increased Surface Valence Electrons for Solar Water Splitting.
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DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201900291
Abstract: Overcoming the sluggish kinetics of the water oxidation is the key to a high performance for solar water splitting. Herein, phosphorylated polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) photoanodes were developed and showed enhanced photocurrent densities for solar… read more here.
Keywords: water splitting; polymeric carbon; water; valence electrons ... See more keywords
Unassisted solar water splitting using a Cu2O/Ni(OH)2-ZnO/Au tandem photoelectrochemical cell
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DOI: 10.1007/s10008-019-04437-9
Abstract: A tandem photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell consisting of a Cu2O/Ni(OH)2 photocathode and a ZnO/Au photoanode was investigated for unassisted solar water splitting. It was found that the two photoelectrodes were optically matched in UV and visible… read more here.
Keywords: tandem photoelectrochemical; water splitting; solar water; cell ... See more keywords
Two-Phase Closed-Loop Thermosyphon Solar Water Heater with Porous Wick Structure: Performance and Start-Up Time
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-017-2660-6
Abstract: Two-phase closed-loop thermosyphons (TPCLTs) are highly efficient heat transfer devices capable of transporting thermal energy over long distances without the need for other mechanical forces, such as pumPWS. This makes TPCLTs particularly suitable for applications… read more here.
Keywords: evaporator; pws; water; two phase ... See more keywords
Efficiency Improvement in Induction Motor-Driven Solar Water Pumping System Using Golden Section Search Algorithm
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-017-2972-6
Abstract: The paper applies a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for stand-alone photovoltaic water pumping system to improve the overall operating efficiency. This technique is based on golden section search (GSS) optimization method. To the… read more here.
Keywords: water pumping; water; pumping system; solar water ... See more keywords
Electrochemical Fabrication of rGO-embedded Ag-TiO2 Nanoring/Nanotube Arrays for Plasmonic Solar Water Splitting
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DOI: 10.1007/s40820-019-0329-2
Abstract: HighlightsReduced graphene oxide (rGO) in electrode can weaken the light scattering of plasmonic Ag nanoparticles and promote the hot electrons transfer from Ag nanoparticles to Ti substrate.A route synergizing rGO with plasmonic Ag on TiO2… read more here.
Keywords: tio2 nanoring; water splitting; rgo; plasmonic solar ... See more keywords
A nanoscale p–n junction photoelectrode consisting of an NiOx layer on a TiO2/CdS nanorod core-shell structure for highly efficient solar water splitting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2019.02.063
Abstract: Abstract The TiO2/CdS system has attracted great attention in solar water-splitting applications owing to its desirable electronic and optical properties. With the aim of enhancing its photoelectrochemical water splitting efficiency, an efficient strategy is proposed… read more here.
Keywords: tio2 cds; junction; solar water; water splitting ... See more keywords
A parametric study of a concentrating integral storage solar water heater for domestic uses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.09.127
Abstract: Abstract A parametric study of a concentrating integrated collector storage solar water heater was undertaken. The concentrator used was the Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC), an optical non-imaging device, a wider acceptance angle was used (64°)… read more here.
Keywords: study; study concentrating; storage solar; solar water ... See more keywords
Novel procedure for the numerical simulation of solar water disinfection processes in flow reactors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2018.10.131
Abstract: Abstract A novel procedure for the simulation of solar water disinfection (SODIS) processes in flow reactors is presented. The modeling approach includes the rigorous description of hydrodynamics, radiation transfer, mass transport and bacterial inactivation phenomena… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; water; simulation solar; solar water ... See more keywords
Guiding charge transfer kinetics into cocatalyst for efficient solar water splitting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.03.182
Abstract: Abstract The combination of transition metal-based cocatalysts with semiconductors is a promising route to improve the photoelectrochemical performance in solar water splitting. However, it is difficult to evaluate the catalytic ability for cocatalysts quantitatively. Herein,… read more here.
Keywords: water; solar water; charge; transfer kinetics ... See more keywords
Dynamic modelling and analysis of a novel latent heat battery in tankless domestic solar water heating
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.020
Abstract: Abstract The concept of integrating latent heat with domestic solar water heater (DSWH) has been around for few decades but commercial application has not been recognized yet. This might be due to the lack of… read more here.
Keywords: water; heat battery; solar water; latent heat ... See more keywords
Integrated collector storage solar water heater under partial vacuum
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.08.074
Abstract: The work focuses on the experimental study of the heat diode mechanism in an Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater (ICSSWH) for domestic applications. The solar device combines a horizontal cylindrical vessel with an asymmetric… read more here.
Keywords: storage; water; solar water; storage solar ... See more keywords