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Thermodynamics
Abolfazl NematpourKeshteli, Marcello Iasiello, Giuseppe Langella, Nicola Bianco
Summary: This paper simulates the simultaneous harvesting and storing of solar thermal energy using a lobed double-pipe heat exchanger with Phase Change Materials. The study shows that a six-lobed surface reduces the charging and discharging time by 18.32% compared to a one-lobe one. By combining all the enhancement techniques and using the lowest investigated porosities for the foam, the charging and discharging times are reduced by 66.68% and 81.62%, respectively, compared to Case A with pure RT82, with the main contribution coming from metal foam inclusion.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohamed Teggar, Seyed S. M. Ajarostaghi, Cagatay Yildiz, Muslum Arici, Kamal A. R. Ismail, Hakeem Niyas, Fatima A. M. Lino, Mehmet Selcuk Mert, Mohammad Khalid
Summary: This paper reviews methods for enhancing the thermal performance of phase change materials in latent heat thermal energy storage, including utilizing fins and metal foams. The combination of these two methods, known as a hybrid technique, is also examined, along with recent research trends and recommendations for future studies.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Cui, Xiangxuan Li, Xinyi Li, Lin Lu, Ting Ma, Qiuwang Wang
Summary: This study proposed a novel method to enhance the performance of thermal energy storage (TES) system with phase change materials (PCMs) by adding TiO2 nanoparticles, metal foam, and applying ultrasonic field. The results showed that TiO2 nanoparticles and ultrasonic field positively improved the TES rate but negatively reduced the TES efficiency. Considering the relationship between TES rate and TES efficiency is important in designing TES systems.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Cui, Tianyu Si, Xiangxuan Li, Xinyi Li, Lin Lu, Ting Ma, Qiuwang Wang
Summary: Phase change materials (PCMs) have the potential to improve the utilization efficiency of the latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) system, but their relatively low thermal conductivity results in an undesirable thermal response rate. The use of metal foam (MF) as an effective strategy to enhance the heat transfer performance of PCMs has gained attention. However, there is still a lack of discussion on the limitations and situations of known technologies. In this review, a total of 476 literature since 2000 are analyzed using scientometric analysis to highlight the key areas and new trends. The factors influencing the heat transfer performance of PCMs embedded with MF (PCMs/MF) are presented in-depth, and the developments of hybrid heat transfer enhancement techniques based on MF are comprehensively overviewed. Furthermore, the systematic information on PCMs/MF in typical applications is summarized, and the suitability of these technologies is discussed. Challenges and opportunities for further research work on PCMs/MF are also identified and discussed.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qingyang Luo, Xianglei Liu, Haolei Wang, Qiao Xu, Yang Tian, Ting Liang, Qibin Liu, Zhan Liu, Xiaohu Yang, Yimin Xuan, Yongliang Li, Yulong Ding
Summary: This research successfully demonstrated the enhancement of high heat capacity and thermal conductivity of PCMs by adding SiO2 nanoparticles decorated LiNO3/NaCl eutectics in ultralight SiC foams. This led to an increase in thermal conductivity and solar absorptance, as well as a 150% improvement in heat charging rate.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rupinder Pal Singh, Jia Yin Sze, S. C. Kaushik, Dibakar Rakshit, Alessandro Romagnoli
Summary: This study investigates the thermal enhancement of a binary eutectic phase change material (PCM) laden with COOH-functionalized Graphene nanoplatelets for a solar cooling thermal storage system. The results show that the nano-composite has improved thermal conductivity and specific heat properties. In a solar cooling system, the new nano-composite accelerates heat storage process and reduces total melt duration.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehdi A. Fteiti, Mohammad Ghalambaz, Obai Younis, Mikhail Sheremet, Muneer Ismael
Summary: The impact of different foam shapes and configurations on the thermal energy storage rate was investigated for the first time in this study. A partial layer of metal foam was applied to enhance heat transfer in a channel-shaped latent heat thermal energy storage unit. The placement of the metal foam layer was varied to examine its effect on thermal energy storage power. The results demonstrated that changing the shape of the metal foam layer could significantly affect the storage power, with an approximately 60% variation observed for a fixed amount of metal foam. Therefore, careful selection of the metal foam layer's shape is crucial for design optimization.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
De-Xin Zhang, Chuan-Yong Zhu, Kui Li, Xin-Yue Duan, Liang Gong, Bin Ding, Ming-Hai Xu
Summary: In this study, a novel active-passive cooling heat sink thermal management system based on the composite of phase change materials and metal foam is designed to improve the thermal performance of the active antenna unit device for the fifth-generation mobile communication technology base station. The numerical investigation considers the effect of transient heat flux and examines the influences of phase change temperatures, porosity of the metal foam, and pore density of the metal foam on the heat sink's thermal performance. Results show that the novel active-cooling heat sink thermal management system outperforms traditional active cooling heat sinks without phase change materials and metal foam, with a maximum temperature decrease of 10 K and an enhanced temperature control efficiency of up to 19%.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianming Li, Aikun Tang, Xia Shao, Yi Jin, Wenchao Chen, Dengfu Xia
Summary: This study develops a composite phase change material (C-PCMs) based on h-BN with thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties for cooling of electric vehicle battery packs. Experimental results demonstrate that C-PCMs cooling solution exhibits better cooling performance and temperature control compared to natural cooling solution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Khaoula Nedjem, Mohamed Teggar, Tarik Hadibi, Muslum Arici, Cagatay Yildiz, Kamal A. R. Ismail
Summary: The study focuses on the impact of metal foam and nanoparticle additives on the thermal performance of phase change materials in shell-and-tube heat exchangers, showing that they significantly improve thermal efficiency and reduce charging/discharging times.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohamad Aramesh, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This article reviews experimental studies on PCM-MF composites, comparing the heat transfer and heat storage capabilities of the composites with pure PCMs. The conduction and convection heat transfer mechanisms inside the composites are investigated in detail. Methods for measuring and calculating different thermophysical properties of the composites are discussed, and suggestions for further studies are provided.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chen Ding, Liang Wang, Zhiling Niu
Summary: The study examines the thermal performance of phase change materials embedded with fins and metal foam by establishing a numerical model and considering various influencing factors. Results show that melting time decreases as fin height decreases, and it also becomes shorter with a decrease in fin thickness. Additionally, it is found that melting rate and heat flux increase with higher fin volume fraction, lower metal foam porosity, and higher heated wall temperature.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mohit Barthwal, Atul Dhar, Satvasheel Powar
Summary: Research has shown that dispersing nanoparticles can improve the thermal conductivity of PCMs and enhance their performance in latent thermal energy storage systems. The ideal PCM should have high latent heat of fusion and good compatibility with nanoparticles to achieve desirable thermal properties.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hongyang Li, Chengzhi Hu, Yanhui Jiang, Yichuan He, Dawei Tang
Summary: To accurately simulate the heat storage performance of metal foam composite phase change materials (PCMs), this study proposed modifying the structure of the original body-centered cubic (BCC) unit to approach the open-cell structure of the real foam. By analyzing the structural parameter (gamma) and effective thermal conductivity (ETC), it was found that improving gamma is helpful in representing the actual metal foam structure when the porosity of the BCC unit is lower than 0.9395. Furthermore, for porosity values above 0.9395, the experimental ETC can be gradually approached by improving gamma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Zengkai Jiao, Songbo Li, Kechao Zhou, Shengyou Bao, Yanglei Yu, Huiyuan Kang, Aolong Kang, Zhiming Yu, Li Ma, Quiping Wei
Summary: A continuous diamond film layer was deposited on a foam skeleton using chemical vapor deposition, followed by vertical growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the film. The CNTs extended into the pores inside the foam skeleton, acting as a secondary heat transfer pathway. The study explored the effect of different pore densities on the thermal conductivity and latent heat of phase change composites (PCMs). The resulting diamond foam/carbon nanotube/paraffin composites achieved an ultra-high conductivity of 5.3 W/m.K, significantly higher than the paraffin matrix, and a latent heat of 83.37 J.g(-1). Finite element simulation confirmed improved heat transfer uniformity inside the foam skeleton due to the thermal conductivity enhancement system.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hossein Yousefi, Mohamad Aramesh, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This study introduces a novel modeling method for calculating the total annual solar thermal energy received by a double-slope solar still, and conducts sensitivity analysis and optimization. The main parameters affecting energy input and the optimal parameter values are identified through the study.
Article
Electrochemistry
Reza Omrani, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This study investigated the effects of various parameters on hydrogen crossover in PEM electrolyzers through an analytical model. The findings suggest that membrane temperature increase, hydrogen supersaturation, and compression of the LGDL affect hydrogen crossover. The main cause of hydrogen crossover during electrolysis was found to be the increase in hydrogen supersaturation with current density.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hamid Khayyam, Minoo Naebe, Abbas S. Milani, Seyed Mousa Fakhrhoseini, Abhijit Date, Bahman Shabani, Steve Atkiss, Seeram Ramakrishna, Bronwyn Fox, Reza N. Jazar
Summary: This paper discusses an innovative waste heat recovery system for the stabilization process in carbon fiber manufacturing, which can significantly reduce energy consumption and improve overall energy efficiency. Machine learning methods were used to predict energy consumption and results showed a 86% improvement in total energy efficiency.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Huy Quoc Nguyen, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This paper comprehensively reviews thermal management solutions for MH hydrogen storage used in fuel cell systems, focusing on heat transfer enhancement techniques and assessment of heat sources. It is recommended that the ETC of the MH bed should be greater than 2 W/mK, and the heat transfer coefficient with heating/cooling media should be in the range of 1000-1200 W/m2K to achieve desired MH's performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huy Quoc Nguyen, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This study presents an energy/exergy analysis of a standalone solar-hydrogen system with a metal hydride system thermally managed using a phase change material. The results show variations in the energy and exergy efficiencies of different components in the system, highlighting the importance of thermal management in improving system performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hossein Senobar, Mohamad Aramesh, Bahman Shabani
Summary: The experimental study shows that the PCM-MF composite stores thermal energy faster and can provide hotter water compared to pure PCM. Higher water flowrates enhance heat storage inside the unit but negatively impact the release of thermal energy to the water flow.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Aramesh, B. Shabani
Summary: This study provides a detailed review of the parameters affecting the thermophysical performance of PCM-MFs. It identifies the most effective parameters and investigates their possible effects. It also points out common observations and contradicting reports, and discusses the current gaps in the field and opportunities for further research.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohamad Aramesh, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This article reviews experimental studies on PCM-MF composites, comparing the heat transfer and heat storage capabilities of the composites with pure PCMs. The conduction and convection heat transfer mechanisms inside the composites are investigated in detail. Methods for measuring and calculating different thermophysical properties of the composites are discussed, and suggestions for further studies are provided.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Monjur Mourshed, Nahid Imtiaz Masuk, Huy Quoc Nguyen, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This paper experimentally investigates the effects of simultaneous air and water cooling on the energy performances of a single-pass hybrid PV/T system. The study finds that the overall efficiency of the system is dependent on the solar intensity and mass flow rate of coolants. The introduction of simultaneous air and water cooling significantly increases the efficiency and thermal energy outputs of the PV/T system.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huy Quoc Nguyen, Monjur Mourshed, Biddyut Paul, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This paper presents an experimental study on the thermal management of a metal hydride hydrogen canister using a phase change material (PCM). The results show that employing PCM improves the utilization of hydrogen and addresses the issue of decreasing hydrogen charging rate.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Monjur Mourshed, Seyed Mohammad Rezaei Niya, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This study focuses on the application of carbon slurry electrodes in advanced electrochemical power and energy storage systems, and experimentally investigates the electrical conductivity of such electrodes. The results show that increasing carbon loading can significantly enhance the electronic conductivity, while the flow channel geometry and slurry concentration also have an influence on the conductivity. These findings are important for optimizing the working conditions of slurry electrodes.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohamad Aramesh, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This study presents a novel self-storing design of evacuated tube solar collector (ETSC) with a PCM-MF composite, which shows superior performance in storage and transfer of solar thermal energy compared to designs with pure PCM or PCM-fin composite. Despite containing less mass of PCM, the design with PCM-MF composite achieves higher maximum output temperature and stores more thermal energy. It also demonstrates longer temperature maintenance during periods without solar energy input.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Ahmadifar, K. Benfriha, M. Shirinbayan, A. Aoussat, J. Fitoussi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of innovative polymer-metal interface treatment on the reliability and robustness of hydrogen storage technology. A scaled-down demonstrator was fabricated using rotomolding to examine the mechanical characteristics, damage, and fatigue behaviors of the metal-polymer interface. The findings reveal that sandblasting treatment enhances the resilience of the interface.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. A. Kandil, Mohamed M. Awad, Gamal I. Sultan, Mohamed S. Salem
Summary: This paper proposes a novel hybrid system that splits solar radiation into visible and thermal components using a beam splitter and integrates a phase change material (PCM) packed bed with a PV cell. Experimental and theoretical analyses show that the hybrid configuration significantly increases the net power output of the system compared to using a PV system alone.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinchao Li, Ya Xiao, Shiqiang Lu
Summary: The combination of energy storage and microgrids is crucial in addressing the uncertainty of distributed wind and solar resources. This article proposes a multi microgrid interaction system with electric-hydrogen hybrid energy storage, which optimizes the system's capacity configuration to improve its economy and reliability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Shri Hari S. Pai, Sarvesh Kumar Pandey, E. James Jebaseelan Samuel, Jin Uk Jang, Arpan Kumar Nayak, HyukSu Han
Summary: This review discusses the structure-property relationship of nickel oxide nanostructures as excellent supercapacitive materials and provides an overview of various preparation methods and strategies to enhance specific capacitance. It comprehensively analyzes the current status, challenges, and future prospects of nickel oxide electrode materials for energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaowei Wu, Xin Dong, Ziqin Liu, Xinyi Wang, Pu Hu, Chaoqun Shang
Summary: The growth of Li dendrites in lithium metal batteries is effectively controlled by constructing a three-dimensional framework on the surface of Li using Ni(OH)2 nanosheets modified Prussian blue tubes. This method provides a homogenous Li+ flux and sufficient space to accommodate the volume change of Li, resulting in suppressed dendrite growth and improved cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yan-Jie Liao, Yi-Yen Hsieh, Yi-Chun Yang, Hsing-Yu Tuan
Summary: We present two-dimensional AgInP2Se6 (AIPSe) bimetallic phosphorus trichalcogenides nanosheets as anodes for advanced alkali metal ion batteries (AMIBs). The introduction of bimetallic components enhances the electronic/ionic conductivity and optimizes the redox dynamics, resulting in superior electrochemical performance. The AIPSe@G anodes achieve high specific capacity, excellent cycle stability, and rate capability in both lithium-ion (LIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). The comprehensive full cell tests further demonstrate the stability of AIPSe@G anodes under diverse current regimes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chenghu Wu, Weiwei Li, Tong Qian, Xuehua Xie, Jian Wang, Wenhu Tang, Xianfu Gong
Summary: In the context of increasing global environmental pollution and constant increase of carbon emission, hydrogen production from surplus renewable energy and hydrogen transportation using existing natural gas pipelines are effective means to mitigate renewable energy fluctuation, build a decarbonized gas network, and achieve the goal of carbon peak and carbon neutral in China. This paper proposes a quasi-steady-state modeling method of a hydrogen blended integrated electricity-gas system (HBIEGS) considering gas linepack and a sequential second-order cone programming (S-SOCP) method to solve the developed model. The results show that the proposed method improves computational efficiency by 91% compared with a general nonlinear solver.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jingcen Zhang, Zhi Guo, Yazheng Zhu, Haifeng Zhang, Mengjie Yan, Dong Liu, Junjie Hao
Summary: In this study, a new type of sensible heat storage material was prepared using low-cost steel slag as the main component, providing an effective way of recycling steel slag. By analyzing the effects of different pretreatment steel slag content and sintering temperatures on the organization and properties of heat storage materials, the study found that the steel slag heat storage material exhibited excellent performance and stability under certain conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
D. Carrillo-Pena, G. Pelaz, R. Mateos, A. Escapa
Summary: Methanogenic biocathodes have the potential to convert CO2 and electricity into methane, making them suitable for long-term electrical energy storage. They can also function as biological supercapacitors for short-term energy storage, although this aspect has received less attention. In this study, carbon-felt-based MB modified with graphene oxide were investigated for their electrical charge storage capabilities. Results showed that the potential of the electrode during discharging plays a significant role in determining the charge storage capacity.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marco Gambini, Federica Guarnaccia, Michele Manno, Michela Vellini
Summary: This paper presents an analytical assessment of the energy-power relationship for different material-based hydrogen storage systems. It explores the impact of power demand on the amount of discharged hydrogen and the utilization factor. The results show that metal hydrides have higher specific power compared to liquid organic hydrogen carriers. The study provides insights into the discharge duration and energy utilization of hydrogen storage systems.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Rebar T. Abdulwahid, Pshko A. Mohammed, Srood O. Rashid, Ari A. Abdalrahman, Wrya O. Karim, Bandar A. Al-Asbahi, Abdullah A. A. Ahmed, M. F. Z. Kadir
Summary: This study investigates a novel biodegradable green polymer electrolyte for energy storage. Results show that the sample with added glycerol has the highest conductivity. The primary conduction species in the electrolyte are ions. Testing confirms that the sample can withstand a voltage suitable for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Binit Kumar, Abhishek Awasthi, C. Suresh, Yongseok Jeon
Summary: This study presents a new numerical model for effective thermal conductivity that overcomes the limitations of previous models. The model can be applied to various shapes and phase change materials, using the same constants. By incorporating the natural convection effect, the model accurately calculates the thermal conductivity. The results of the study demonstrate the effectiveness of the model for different shapes and a wide range of alkanes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Supak Pattaweepaiboon, Wisit Hirunpinyopas, Pawin Iamprasertkun, Katechanok Pimphor, Supacharee Roddecha, Dirayanti Dirayanti, Adisak Boonchun, Weekit Sirisaksoontorn
Summary: In this study, electrode powder from spent zinc-carbon/alkaline batteries was upcycled into LiMn2O4 cathode and carbon anode for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The results show that the upcycled LiMn2O4 exhibits improved electrochemical performance, with higher discharge capacity compared to pristine LiMn2O4. Additionally, the recovered carbon materials show superior cycling performance. This research provides great potential for upcycling waste battery electrodes to high-value cathode and anode materials for lithium-ion battery applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Pan Yang, H. D. Yang, X. B. Meng, C. R. Song, T. L. He, J. Y. Cai, Y. Y. Xie, K. K. Xu
Summary: This paper introduces a novel multi-task learning data-driven model called GBLS Booster for accurately assessing the state of health (SOH) and remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium batteries. The model combines the strengths of GBLS and the CNN-Transformers algorithm-based Booster, and the Tree-structured Parzen Estimator (TPE) algorithm is used for optimization. The study devises 10 healthy indicators (HIs) derived from readily available sensor data to capture variations in battery SOH. The random forest method (RF) is employed for feature refinement and data dimension reduction, while the complete empirical mode decomposition (CEEMDAN) method and the Pearson correlation coefficient are used for noise reduction and data point elimination in RUL prediction. The proposed model demonstrates exceptional accuracy, robustness, and generalization capabilities.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Arrinda, M. Oyarbide, L. Lizaso, U. Osa, H. Macicior, H. J. Grande
Summary: This paper proposes a robust aging model generation methodology for lithium-ion batteries with any kind of lab-level aging data availability. The methodology involves four phases and ensures the robustness of the aging model through a verification process.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
