Nanotechnology applications for solar energy systems
Nanotechnology Applications for Solar Energy Systems Understand the latest developments in solar nanotechnology with this comprehensive guide Solar energy has never seemed a more critical component of humanity's future. As global researchers and industries work to develop sustainable technologi...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2023
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| Edition: | 1st |
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Nanotechnology Applications for Solar Energy Systems Understand the latest developments in solar nanotechnology with this comprehensive guide Solar energy has never seemed a more critical component of humanity's future. As global researchers and industries work to develop sustainable technologies and energy sources worldwide, the need to increase efficiency and decrease costs becomes paramount. Nanotechnology has the potential to play a considerable role in meeting these challenges, leading to the development of solar energy systems that overcome the limitations of existing technologies. Nanotechnology Applications for Solar Energy Systems is a comprehensive guide to the latest technological advancements and applications of nanotechnology in the field of solar energy. It analyzes nanotechnology applications across a full range of solar energy systems, reviewing feasible technological advancements for enhanced performance of solar energy devices, and discussing emerging nanomaterials such as graphene and graphene derivatives. Nanotechnology Applications for Solar Energy Systems readers will also find: Detailed treatment of nanotechnology applications in systems including solar concentrating collectors, linear Fresnel reflectors, parabolic trough collectors, and more Coverage of methods to enhance the performance of solar energy devices including solar ponds and solar steam generators A comprehensive review of nanomaterials classification and the properties of nanomaterials in heat transfer and efficiency enhancement Nanotechnology Applications for Solar Energy Systems is critical for researchers in fields related to solar energy, engineers and industry professionals developing solar technology, and academics working in related fields such as chemistry, physics, materials science, and electrical engineering |
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| Item Description: | <p>About the Editor xiii</p> <p>List of Contributors xv</p> <p>Preface xix</p> <p>1 Solar Energy Applications 1</p> <p>Swati Singh, Punit Singh, . - and Zafar Said</p> <p>1.1 Introduction and Recent Advances 1</p> <p>1.2 Solar Energy Applications 5</p> <p>1.2.1 Electricity Production Using Photovoltaics at Large Scale 5</p> <p>1.2.2 Small-Scale Electricity Production for Houses and Commercial Buildings 6</p> <p>1.2.3 Off-Grid Applications Using Photovoltaics 6</p> <p>1.2.4 Concentrating Solar Thermal Electricity 7</p> <p>1.2.5 Solar Thermochemical Processes 7</p> <p>1.2.6 Solar Water Heating 8</p> <p>1.2.7 Heating of Solar Architecture 8</p> <p>1.2.8 Air Conditioning Through Water Evaporation 8</p> <p>1.2.9 Artificial Photosynthesis 9</p> <p>1.2.10 Decomposing Waste and Biofuels Production 9</p> <p>1.3 Classification of Solar Energy Devices 10</p> <p>1.3.1 Concentrating Solar Power 10</p> <p>1.3.2 Building Integrated Solar Systems 10</p> <p>1.3.3 Solar-Thermal Collectors 11</p> <p>1.3.4 Solar Thermochemistry 11</p> <p>1.3.5 Solar Thermal Energy Storage 12</p> <p>1.3.6 Solar-Driven Water Distillation 12</p> <p>1.4 Benefits and . - Opportunities 13</p> <p>1.5 Challenges 16</p> <p>1.6 Future Aspects 18</p> <p>1.7 Conclusion 18</p> <p>References 19</p> <p>2 Application of Nanofluid for Solar Stills 25</p> <p>Mohammad Javad Raji Asadabadi , Mohsen Sheikholeslami, and Ladan Momayez </p> <p>2.1 Introduction25</p> <p>2.2 Desalination Technology25</p> <p>2.2.1 What is a Solar Still?26</p> <p>2.2.2 Parameters Affecting Pure Water Yield of Basin Type SSs27</p> <p>2.2.3 Pure Water Augmentation of Solar Still Units28</p> <p>2.3 Nanofluid33</p> <p>2.3.1 Nanofluid Basics34</p> <p>2.3.2 Nanofluid Characteristics35</p> <p>2.3.3 Nanofluid Application in Solar Desalination35</p> <p>References43</p> <p>3 Classification of Concentrating Solar Collectors Based on Focusing Shape and Studying on Their Performance, Financial Evaluation, and Industrial Adoption 49</p> <p>Z. . - Ebrahimpou |
| Physical Description: | 448 pages |
| ISBN: | 9781119791188 1119791189 |