A review on micro combustion powered thermoelectric generator: History, state-of-the-art and challenges to commercialization

G Li, Y Fan, Q Li, Y Zheng, D Zhao, S Wang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
The frequent appearance of intense and abrupt weather episodes, geological disasters, and
geopolitical instabilities pose challenges to the provision of distributed backup power …

Recent developments in solar-powered refrigeration systems and energy storage methods for on-farm preservation of fruits and vegetables

MS Tomar, RC Pradhan - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2024 - Elsevier
There is a strong demand for food and energy security to attain sustainable development in
developing countries. Solar refrigeration systems (SRS) offer a crucial solution for reducing …

Experimental and numerical study on the integration of solar-driven desiccant and thermoelectric Systems for Sustainable Thermal Comfort

M Bozorgi, SH Tasnim, S Mahmud - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Global reliance on traditional cooling systems is a pressing concern, especially given their
substantial energy demands and refrigerant-related greenhouse gas emissions. The need …

The application of barocaloric solid-state cooling in the cold food chain for carbon footprint reduction

L Cirillo, A Greco, C Masselli - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this paper, the application of solid-state cooling based on the barocaloric effect in the cold
food supply chain is investigated. Barocaloric solid-state technology is applied to the final …

[HTML][HTML] Thermoelectric generator efficiency: An experimental and computational approach to analysing thermoelectric generator performance

Q Doraghi, H Jouhara - Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2024 - Elsevier
TEGs are devices that convert heat directly into electricity through the Seebeck effect,
offering a promising solution for waste heat recovery in various industries. In this research …

Design of innovative phase-change cold storage refrigerator and simulation analysis of discharging progress

A Tang, C Liu, Y Pan, T Cai, H Zhang, Y Jin - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
At present, the field of cold chain logistics experiences significant growth, with refrigerator
playing a pivotal role in cold chain transportation. An innovative compartmentalized phase …

[HTML][HTML] The role of green buildings in achieving the sustainable development goals

AG Olabi, N Shehata, UH Issa, OA Mohamed… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a group of 17 objectives
established by the United Nations (UN) and specified in resolutions adopted by the UN …

Sustainable commercially-scaled greenhouse building cooling solution: Integrating PCM storage, desiccant wheels, and absorption chillers powered by dual-source …

C Yan, AM Abed, R Chaturvedi, M Dahari… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research aims to address the critical need for sustainable cooling systems in
greenhouses, particularly relevant in mitigating global warming impacts and enhancing food …

[HTML][HTML] “Energy storage technology: the growing role of phase change materials in the construction industry” A Review

R Salman, S Aljabair - International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective strategies are required to save electricity consumption, which is used to power
appliances providing thermal comfort for individuals. Because of climate change and severe …

Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts in the manufacturing process of thermoelectric coolers: A life-cycle impact perspective

HY Kim, JE Kim, D Wee - Heliyon, 2025 - cell.com
A path to carbon neutrality requires the development of refrigeration units that use no
refrigerant or emit less greenhouse gas (GHG), such as Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) …