The shortage of potable water is a vital issue for isolated communities in some countries.
Utilizing solar still (SS) has proven to be an effective and economical method for producing …

Thermal storage is very relevant for technologies that make thermal use of solar energy, as
well as energy savings in buildings. Phase change materials (PCMs) are positioned as an …

Over-exploitation of fossil-based energy sources is majorly responsible for greenhouse gas
emissions which causes global warming and climate change. To mitigate these challenges …

This study investigates the enhanced performance of hemispherical solar stills by integrating
charcoal balls. The method showcases improved efficiency by augmenting heat transfer …

Freshwater scarcity is a critical global issue, particularly in arid regions. Solar stills provide a
sustainable solution for water desalination using solar energy, yet traditional designs often …

A solar still utilizes solar energy to produce freshwater by evaporating and condensing
saline water, known for its simplicity but limited by low productivity and intermittent solar …

Solar desalination system is a practical and sustainable process for improving the quality of
life in regions suffering from water scarcity. This study aims to improve the efficiency of a …

Adding nanoparticles in phase change material (PCM) is a new trend for enhancing their
thermal energy-storing ability as well as thermal conductivity. From this point of view, a …

Sustainable solar-based desalination systems have become a significant global energy
challenge, and integrating energy storage technologies is crucial in addressing this …

The current work reports a numerical investigation of the water produced and thermal
performance of a solar still (SS). Using a SS for desalination is a proposal for low-income …