Recent progress in photovoltaic thermal phase change material technology: A review

L Gao, X Zhang, W Hua - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic, as an emerging technology, has become an alternative to traditional fossil
energy to provide energy. At present, the electrical efficiency of photovoltaic modules can …

Experimental analysis of solar panel efficiency improvement with composite phase change materials

D Govindasamy, A Kumar - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The solar photovoltaic panel's efficiency is significantly diminished by an increase in
operating temperature. Addressing this problem in a variety of composite phase change …

A review on phase change materials employed in Li-ion batteries for thermal management systems

S Ushak, W Song, PE Marín, Y Milian, D Zhao… - Applied Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Heat generated during lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) operation can lead to side reactions
involving safety hazards, including fire and explosion, if not effectively dissipated. To …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of a ground-cooled organic Rankine cycle for waste heat recovery

M Mahmoud, S Naher, M Ramadan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper investigates a ground-cooled organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for waste heat
recovery from a diesel generator. The ambient and ground temperatures used in the current …

Year-round performance evaluation of photovoltaic-thermal collector with nano-modified phase-change material for building application in an arid desert climate zone

JM Mahdi, HMT Al-Najjar, H Togun, N Biswas… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the energetic and thermoelectric
characteristics of a solar photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collector equipped with a nano-modified …

An experimental and theoretical study of the performance of the thermal storage using phase change materials

AR Alkhazmi, M Hamdan - Int. J. Electr. Eng. and Sustain., 2023 - ijees.org
In this research, the performance of a water tank containing phase change materials in a
solar domestic water heating system was studied. The dynamic simulations were carried out …

Phase change materials in solar photovoltaics: Bibliometric analysis, role in achieving sustainability, challenges and barriers

BAA Yousef, M Mahmoud, H Aljaghoub… - Thermal Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bibliometric analysis plays a vital role in understanding the landscape and development of
research in various fields, including phase change materials (PCMs) in photovoltaics (PV) …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of metal foam and nanoparticles on convective melting in a rectangular cavity under heating of bottom wall

NS Bondareva, MA Sheremet - International Journal of Thermofluids, 2023 - Elsevier
Highly thermally conductive elements such as metal foams and nanoparticles are often used
as heat transfer enhancers for phase change materials. The influence of each factor …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical study of cooling photovoltaic panels with air exhausted from industrial systems: Comparisons and innovative configurations

W Salameh, J Faraj, M Khaled - International Journal of Thermofluids, 2023 - Elsevier
Utilizing a cooling technique can help prevent overheating, which can have a detrimental
impact on the performance of solar panels. Instead of using a water cooling system that …

Nano-material based composite phase change materials and nanofluid for solar thermal energy storage applications: Featuring numerical and experimental …

UK Paul, MS Mohtasim, MG Kibria, BK Das - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Continuously raising the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) module's cell temperature reduces the
system's electrical efficiency, reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, one of the ways to …