Recent advances on improved optical, thermal, and radiative characteristics of plasmonic nanofluids: Academic insights and perspectives

Z Said, S Arora, S Farooq, LS Sundar, C Li… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
To enhance the assimilation of light in the solar thermal area, we need to focus beyond the
thermo-physical properties of the nanoparticles, ie, optical properties of the nanoparticles …

Application of nanofluid in solar energy harvesting devices: A comprehensive review

AK Hamzat, MI Omisanya, AZ Sahin… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The increase in energy demand due to population explosion and the recent global
pandemic stressed the need to maximize solar energy harvesting. Nanofluids are used to …

Performance evaluation of nanofluids in solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems: A comprehensive review

SP Tembhare, DP Barai, BA Bhanvase - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanofluids, due to their superior thermal properties, have immense applications in heat
transfer process. In view of this, nanofluids, as working fluids in solar thermal systems, have …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of novel turbulator on efficiency of solar collector system

M Sheikholeslami, M Jafaryar, MB Gerdroodbary… - … Technology & Innovation, 2022 - Elsevier
To reach more efficient solar system, hybrid nanomaterial has been applied through the
tube. The pipe was equipped with new shape of turbulator to augment the swirl flow. Special …

A review of the enhancement of solar thermal collectors using nanofluids and turbulators

A Aissa, NAA Qasem, A Mourad, H Laidoudi… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanofluids are viewed as an effective way to increase the efficiency of solar energy systems.
Their importance is illustrated by enhancing the thermal conductivity of heat transfer fluids …

Different ways to improve parabolic trough solar collectors' performance over the last four decades and their applications: A comprehensive review

W Ajbar, A Parrales, A Huicochea… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents an extensive review of experimental, numerical, and numerical-
experimental studies focused on compiling different aspects that lead to improved PTSC …

Progress, challenges and future prospects of plasmonic nanofluid based direct absorption solar collectors–a state-of-the-art review

S Kumar, N Chander, VK Gupta, R Kukreja - Solar Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of nanofluids improves the overall performance of solar thermal collectors and has
been studied explicitly in the last decade. More recently, to overcome the limitations of …

Thermal conductivity enhancement of metal oxide nanofluids: A critical review

H Yasmin, SO Giwa, S Noor, M Sharifpur - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Advancements in technology related to energy systems, such as heat exchangers,
electronics, and batteries, are associated with the generation of high heat fluxes which …

A review of applications of plasmonic and conventional nanofluids in solar heat collection

Q Wang, L Yang, N Zhao, G Xu, J Song, X Jin… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the development of solar energy utilization and nanotechnology, nanofluid heat
collection has attracted significant attention. The solar plasmonic nanofluids with significant …

Experimental exploration of hybrid nanofluids as energy-efficient fluids in solar and thermal energy storage applications

H Yasmin, SO Giwa, S Noor, M Sharifpur - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
In response to the issues of environment, climate, and human health coupled with the
growing demand for energy due to increasing population and technological advancement …