Review on the thermal property enhancement of inorganic salt hydrate phase change materials

X Man, H Lu, Q Xu, C Wang, Z Ling - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
Inorganic salt hydrates in phase change materials (PCM) are important modern materials for
latent heat storage at low temperatures (below 120° C), which is conducive for the efficient …

Efficient energy generation and thermal storage in a photovoltaic thermal system partially covered by solar cells and integrated with organic phase change materials

A Kazemian, M Khatibi, S Entezari, T Ma… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
To address the limitations of conventional photovoltaic thermal systems (ie, low thermal
power, thermal exergy, and heat transfer fluid outlet temperature), this study proposes a …

Dust impact on photovoltaic/thermal system in harsh weather conditions

HA Kazem, MT Chaichan, AHA Al-Waeli, R Al-Badi… - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Dust causes losses in power generated by the PV modules as well as causes an increase in
their temperatures. In this study, the photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) module dust heating effect …

Global perspectives on advancing photovoltaic system performance—A state-of-the-art review

T Rehman, MA Qaisrani, MB Shafiq, YF Baba… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
Due to their rapid commercialisation, Photovoltaic (PV) systems are considered the
foundation of present and future renewable energy. Nonetheless, the full potential of this …

Recent progress in PEG-based composite phase change materials

A Kim, NA Wert, EB Gowd, R Patel - Polymer Reviews, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This review discusses advances in polyethylene glycol-based composite phase change
materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) and thermal regulation. PCMs utilize …

[HTML][HTML] Technical method in passive cooling for photovoltaic panels using phase change material

A Al Miaari, HM Ali - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
A small percentage of the energy from solar radiation is converted into electricity by the
photovoltaic module, while the rest is lost as heat. This heat causes the module's …

Numerical investigation of thermal management performances in a solar photovoltaic system by using the phase change material coupled with bifurcated fractal fins

Q Li, J Jiang, Y Hong, J Du - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, an enhanced passive solid-liquid phase change strategy based on the phase
change material (PCM) and bifurcated fractal fins was developed for the thermal control of …

Different energy storage techniques: recent advancements, applications, limitations, and efficient utilization of sustainable energy

R Kumar, D Lee, Ü Ağbulut, S Kumar, S Thapa… - Journal of Thermal …, 2024 - Springer
In order to fulfill consumer demand, energy storage may provide flexible electricity
generation and delivery. By 2030, the amount of energy storage needed will quadruple what …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing the conception of hybrid PV/PCM by optimizing the heat transfer at the contact interface and by integrating two types of PCM

MB Zohra, A Riad, A Alhamany - Results in Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The performance of solar systems is influenced by external environmental as weather,
climates and irradiation, while for internal factors as conductivity, interfaces homogeneous …

A recent review on thermal management of photovoltaic panels using phase change material based on thermal conductivity enhancers for sustainable buildings

A Al Miaari, HM Ali - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy is a crucial factor in a nation's ability to develop sustainably. One of the primary
means of achieving sustainably is through the use of renewable energy. Photovoltaic (PV) is …