Crafting visible-light-absorbing dye-doped phase change microspheres for enhancing solar-thermal utilization performance

Novel facile self-assembly approach to construct graphene oxide-decorated phase-change microcapsules with enhanced photo-to-thermal conversion performance

(2018) Kunjie Yuan et al.   Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Thermophysical properties of n -tetradecane@polystyrene-silica composite nanoencapsulated phase change material slurry for cold energy storage

(2017) Wanwan Fu et al.   ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Optical absorption property and photo-thermal conversion performance of graphene oxide/water nanofluids with excellent dispersion stability

(2017) Leilei Chen et al.   SOLAR ENERGY

Preparation of graphite nanoparticles-modified phase change microcapsules and their dispersed slurry for direct absorption solar collectors

(2017) Jian Liu et al.   SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS

Self-assembly Synthesis and Properties of Microencapsulated n-Tetradecane Phase Change Materials with a Calcium Carbonate Shell for Cold Energy Storage

(2017) Yutang Fang et al.   ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Highly Stable and Conductive Microcapsules for Enhancement of Joule Heating Performance

(2016) Zhaoliang Zheng et al.   ACS Nano

Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials in Solar-Thermal Conversion Systems: Understanding Geometry-Dependent Heating Efficiency and System Reliability

(2016) Zhaoliang Zheng et al.   ACS Nano

Preparation and Thermal Performance of Silica/n-Tetradecane Microencapsulated Phase Change Material for Cold Energy Storage

(2016) Yutang Fang et al.   ENERGY & FUELS

Hierarchical graphene foam-based phase change materials with enhanced thermal conductivity and shape stability for efficient solar-to-thermal energy conversion and storage

(2016) Guoqiang Qi et al.   Nano Research

Innovation in flat solar thermal collectors: A review of the last ten years experimental results

(2016) Gianpiero Colangelo et al.   RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

Research opportunities to advance solar energy utilization

(2016) N. S. Lewis   SCIENCE

Enhancement in thermal property of phase change microcapsules with modified silicon nitride for solar energy

(2016) Yanyang Yang et al.   SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS

Novel slurry containing graphene oxide-grafted microencapsulated phase change material with enhanced thermo-physical properties and photo-thermal performance

(2015) Kunjie Yuan et al.   SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS

Transparent Metal Selenide Alloy Counter Electrodes for High-Efficiency Bifacial Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

(2014) Yanyan Duan et al.   ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Emerging Applications of Phase-Change Materials (PCMs): Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

(2014) Dong Choon Hyun et al.   ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Phase Change Material Composites: Sunlight-Driven, Reversible, Form-Stable Phase Transitions for Solar Thermal Energy Storage

(2013) Yunming Wang et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: progress and future challenges

(2013) Shufang Zhang et al.   Energy & Environmental Science

Solar absorption heating in horizontal channel: Influence of absorbing plate location on thermal performance

(2013) Osman K. Siddiqui et al.   ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

XPS, UV–Vis, FTIR, and EXAFS Studies to Investigate the Binding Mechanism of N719 Dye onto Oxalic Acid Treated TiO2 and Its Implication on Photovoltaic Properties

(2013) Jaspreet Singh et al.   Journal of Physical Chemistry C

Thermodynamic properties and thermal stability of ionic liquid-based nanofluids containing graphene as advanced heat transfer fluids for medium-to-high-temperature applications

(2013) Jian Liu et al.   RENEWABLE ENERGY

A review of solar collectors and thermal energy storage in solar thermal applications

(2012) Y. Tian et al.   APPLIED ENERGY

Microencapsulated n-octadecane with different methylmethacrylate-based copolymer shells as phase change materials for thermal energy storage

(2012) Xiaolin Qiu et al.   ENERGY

Novel organic solar thermal energy storage materials: efficient visible light-driven reversible solid–liquid phase transition

(2012) Yunming Wang et al.   JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY

Opportunities and challenges for a sustainable energy future

(2012) Steven Chu et al.   NATURE

All-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells with high efficiency

(2012) In Chung et al.   NATURE

Morphology, structure and thermal stability of microencapsulated phase change material with copolymer shell

(2011) Wei Li et al.   ENERGY

Experimental study of heat transfer enhancement using water/ethylene glycol based nanofluids as a new coolant for car radiators

(2011) S.M. Peyghambarzadeh et al.   INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Development of Molten Salt Heat Transfer Fluid With Low Melting Point and High Thermal Stability

(2011) Justin W. Raade et al.   JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME

Preparation and heat transfer characteristics of microencapsulated phase change material slurry: A review

(2011) Zhi Chen et al.   RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

Review on phase change material emulsions and microencapsulated phase change material slurries: Materials, heat transfer studies and applications

(2011) Mónica Delgado et al.   RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

Nanofluid optical property characterization: towards efficient direct absorption solar collectors

(2011) Robert A Taylor et al.   Nanoscale Research Letters

Hybrid tandem solar cell for concurrently converting light and heat energy with utilization of full solar spectrum

(2010) Xiao-Zhi Guo et al.   JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES

Nanofluid-based direct absorption solar collector

(2010) Todd P. Otanicar et al.   Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Phase Change Materials (PCM) microcapsules with different shell compositions: Preparation, characterization and thermal stability

(2010) L. Bayés-García et al.   SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS

Evaluation of paraffin/water emulsion as a phase change slurry for cooling applications

(2009) Li Huang et al.   ENERGY

Solar multiple optimization for a solar-only thermal power plant, using oil as heat transfer fluid in the parabolic trough collectors

(2009) M.J. Montes et al.   SOLAR ENERGY

Synthesis and properties of microencapsulated n-octadecane with polyurea shells containing different soft segments for heat energy storage and thermal regulation

(2009) Huanzhi Zhang et al.   SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS

Synergistic effect of iron and intumescent flame retardant on shape-stabilized phase change material

(2009) Ping Zhang et al.   THERMOCHIMICA ACTA

Central Receiver System Solar Power Plant Using Molten Salt as Heat Transfer Fluid

(2008) J. Ignacio Ortega et al.   JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME

Synthesis of SiO2-polyacrylic acid hybrid hydrogel with high mechanical properties and salt tolerance using sodium silicate precursor through sol–gel process

(2008) Xiaomei Shi et al.   MATERIALS LETTERS