Article
Chemistry, Physical
Madiha Makhdoom, Sikander Azam, Tahani A. Alrebdi, Saleem Ayaz Khan, Azhar Iqbal, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: The study used first-principles calculations to explore the effects of rubidium and cesium doping on sodium borohydride for hydrogen storage, demonstrating the potential applications of these new materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongyang Zhu, Shaoyang Shen, Liuzhang Ouyang, Jiangwen Liu, Hui Wang, Zhenguo Huang, Min Zhu
Summary: This study reports an economical method to synthesize Mg(BH4)(2) by converting B-O bonds in widely available borates or boric acid to B-H. This method avoids expensive boron sources and high pressure and temperature conditions, significantly reducing costs, and could be an alternative to the current synthesis processes of Mg(BH4)(2).
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ransheng Chen, Qiang Li, Qifan Zhang, Mingdi Wang, Wannian Fang, Zhihao Zhang, Feng Yun, Tao Wang, Yue Hao
Summary: In this study, a series of h-BN/B1-xAlxN heterojunctions with different Al components were fabricated by RF magnetron sputtering, and the performance of the heterojunctions was measured via I-V characteristic representation. The h-BN/B0.89Al0.11N heterojunction exhibited the best performance due to high lattice matching. XPS analysis revealed a type-II (staggered) band alignment in this heterojunction, and DFT calculation further confirmed the existence of a built-in field and an Al-N covalent bond at the interface. This work provides a pathway for the construction of ultrawide band gap heterojunctions for next-generation photovoltaic applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aaron M. Melemed, Dhyllan A. Skiba, Katherine J. Steinberg, Kyeong-Ho Kim, Betar M. Gallant
Summary: This study investigates how the plating/stripping behavior and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation of calcium metal are influenced by changes in solvent composition in borohydride electrolytes. The results show that adding glymes to the electrolyte increases the plating overpotential and decreases the Coulombic efficiency of calcium plating/stripping. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveals that an increase in glyme proportion leads to a higher relative abundance of organic C-O species and a decrease in borate species in the SEI.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaicheng Xian, Bo Nie, Zigen Li, Mingxia Gao, Zhenglong Li, Congxiao Shang, Yongfeng Liu, Zhengxiao Guo, Hongge Pan
Summary: A synergetic approach was developed to improve the properties of lithium borohydride (LiBH4) for solid-state hydrogen storage, by constructing an active porous core-shell network structure with optimized TiO2 fraction, enabling effective confinement of LiBH4 and enhancement of hydrogen sorption properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuancheng Wang, Xuezhang Xiao, Jiaguang Zheng, Zhouming Hang, Wenping Lin, Zhendong Yao, Meng Zhang, Lixin Chen
Summary: The study shows that ball-milling magnesium borohydride with titanium nano-particles results in enhanced hydrogen release, improved dehydrogenation kinetics, and lower activation energy. The catalyzed magnesium borohydride also exhibits high reversibility during partial dehydrogenation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robert T. Bell, Nicholas A. Strange, Noemi Leick, Vitalie Stavila, Mark E. Bowden, Tom S. Autrey, Thomas Gennett
Summary: The use of an organic borohydride salt additive, tetramethylammonium borohydride (TMAB), has been shown to enhance the chemical stability and thermal cyclability of Mg(BH4)(2) melt. This finding is significant for applications in hydrogen storage and magnesium battery technologies.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir V. Shnitov, Maxim K. Rabchinskii, Maria Brzhezinskaya, Dina Yu Stolyarova, Sergey Pavlov, Marina Baidakova, Aleksandr Shvidchenko, Vitaliy A. Kislenko, Sergey A. Kislenko, Pavel N. Brunkov
Summary: This study examines the engineering of 2D materials' electronic structure, focusing on how the introduction of functional groups affects the valence band. Core-level spectroscopy methods and density functional theory modeling are used to reveal the modification of graphene's valence band upon derivatization, with a proposed empirical approach to analyze and predict these effects. The results provide insight into band structure engineering of graphene derivatives and the mechanisms underlying the alteration of 2D materials' valence band structure upon derivatization.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Noemi Leick, Ba L. Tran, Mark E. Bowden, Thomas Gennett, Tom Autrey
Summary: This study investigated the thermal stability of coordination complexes formed between different glymes with Mg(BH4)(2), revealing diverse phase transitions, speciations, and decomposition pathways despite their structural similarities.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Lv, Bao Zhang, Haixiang Huang, Bogu Liu, Wei Lv, Jianguang Yuan, Guanglin Xia, Xuebin Yu, Dalin Sun, Ying Wu
Summary: Metal borohydride ammoniates have shown promise as hydrogen storage materials, but are hindered by high desorption temperature and ammonia release. By adding NbF5 to Mg(BH4)2·2NH3, lower onset dehydriding temperatures (53-57°C) and higher dehydriding capacities (5.6 wt.%-8.2 wt.%) were achieved with complete suppression of ammonia. The addition of NbF5 also resulted in faster hydrogen release and lower activation energy. Mechanically reacting Mg(BH4)2·2NH3 with NbF5 leads to the formation of dual-metal (Mg, Nb) borohydride ammoniate and MgF2, improving hydrogen diffusion during dehydrogenation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Irfan, Sikander Azam, Tuan V. Vu, Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: The optoelectronic properties and hydrogen storage capacity of Mg(0.915)A(0.085)H(2) (A = Ti, Fe) compounds were explored using density functional theory calculations and complex dielectric function analysis, showing semiconductor behavior and high hydrogen storage capacities for both compounds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qurat ul Ain Asif, Akhtar Hussain, Muhammad Kashif, Muhammad Tayyab, Hafiz Muhammad Rafique
Summary: The study reveals that by implanting X atoms, the band gap of h-BN sheet can be tuned, transforming it from an insulating material to a semiconductor. Multiple impurity levels appear in the band gap, dividing the large gap into smaller energy gaps, thus reducing the band gap value.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
V. P. Vasiliev, O. V. Kravchenko, M. V. Solovev, A. S. Zyubin, T. S. Zyubina, A. A. Zaytsev, A. V. Shikhovtsev, L. N. Blinova, Y. A. Dobrovolsky
Summary: In this study, a comparison is made on the composition and properties of Mg(BH4)2(NH3)n (n = 1, 2, 3) complexes obtained through different synthesis methods, and a systematic analysis is carried out on the thermal decomposition characteristics and gas composition released.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Luo, Yunshu Yang, Liwen Lu, Guangxu Li, Xinhua Wang, Xiantun Huang, Xiaoma Tao, Cunke Huang, Zhiqiang Lan, Wenzheng Zhou, Jin Guo, Haizhen Liu
Summary: In this study, a two-dimensional Ti3CN MXene was synthesized and added to the Li-Mg-B-H composite, resulting in a reduction in the dehydrogenation temperature and induction period of the composite. The reversible capacity and capacity retention ratio of the composite were maintained at high levels. Micro-structure studies revealed the transformation of Ti3CN into highly-dispersed nano-TiB2, which acted as an active catalyst to improve the kinetics and reversibility of the composite. This research provides insights into the role of MXene in tailoring the hydrogen storage properties of metal borohydride-based composites.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nurul N. Sulaiman, Mohammad Ismail, Sharifah N. Timmiati, Kean L. Lim
Summary: This study investigated the preparation of the LiAlH4 + Mg(BH4)2 combined system using ball milling technique, revealing superior hydrogen storage performance compared to individual components. The addition of TiF3 significantly enhanced hydrogen storage properties by reducing the initial decomposition temperature and improving isothermal absorption/desorption kinetics. The catalytic role of TiF3 facilitated interactions between Mg(AlH4)2, MgH2, and LiBH4, enhancing de/hydrogenation performance of the destabilized system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Rachida Rahmani, Fouzia Perveen, Nadia Benhalima, Ahmed Djafri, Nawel Khelloul, Abdelkader Chouaih, Ayada Djafri, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: In this study, a thiazole derivative was characterized and its vibrational and electronic properties were investigated using various spectroscopic techniques and density functional theory calculations. The interactions and reactivity of the molecule were analyzed, and its optical behavior and binding sites were studied. The biological activity of the compound was also tested.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wafa Ghazal, Souheyla Mamoun, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said, Abdelkrim Elhasnaine Merad
Summary: Transition metal (TM) doping ZnS and CdS semiconductors have been extensively studied for their potential spintronic applications. This study focuses on the zinc-blende-type structure of these materials and provides an in-depth assessment of their electronic, magnetic, and optical properties using first principles calculations. The results show that all the studied compounds are wide-band gap materials. The influence of different potential approximations on the properties of the materials is discussed, and good agreement is found with available theoretical and experimental values. The revised research provides valuable insights for technological applications such as spintronics and photovoltaics.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara M. AlTowireb, Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: The increasing use of nonrenewable energy sources has led to environmental pollution, prompting researchers to explore alternative energy systems that can harness energy from the environment. This review focuses on the potential of piezoelectric nanogenerators utilizing unused natural waste mechanical energy sources, and discusses the challenges faced in achieving efficient and durable devices. The use of core-shell nanostructures and the implementation of piezo-phototronic effects in solar cells are highlighted as potential solutions. The paper also provides insights into the global efforts and future suggestions for improving piezoelectric devices in industrial applications.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Afnan Alhashmi, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: The control of material properties is crucial for solar applications, and perovskites' compositional engineering has made it possible. However, addressing efficiency, stability, and toxicity simultaneously remains challenging. Mixed lead-free and inorganic perovskites have shown promise in addressing these issues, but finding suitable compounds within their vast composition space is difficult. This study investigates the formation energy and structural stability of 81 compounds with the ABX(3) formula, using new library data extracted from calculations based on density functional theory. Machine learning models were then built to predict various target characteristics, providing a framework for finding and optimizing perovskites in photovoltaic applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Ikram, Binas Ilyas, Ali Haider, Junaid Haider, Anwar Ul-Hamid, Anum Shahzadi, Souraya Goumri-Said, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Walid Nabgan, Asif Mahmood
Summary: This study reports on La-doped MoS2 nanosheets that efficiently break down toxic pollutants from wastewater under a wide pH range. The La-MoS2 nanosheets exhibit a lower bandgap and introduce new energy states, enhancing energy transitions. The 2% La-doped MoS2 shows the highest catalytic activity and antibacterial activity.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sawsan Almohammed, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said, Mir Waqas Alam, Agata Fularz, Abdullah Alnaim, James H. H. Rice, Brian J. J. Rodriguez
Summary: Self-assembling nanostructured peptide gels, particularly Fmoc-FF gels, offer promising applications in sensing, drug delivery, and energy harvesting. By controlling the water content and temperature, the structure tunability of Fmoc-FF gels can be achieved. Incorporating metal nanoparticles in the gel formation allows for optical sensing applications. The observations also suggest the potential use of these peptide materials in bioimaging and sensing applications.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Souraya Goumri-Said, Guven Turgut, Mohammed Benali Kanoun
Summary: For the first time, sol-gel spin coating was used to fabricate thin films of Lu-doped NiO, characterized by their crystalline structure, surface morphology, and optical properties. The study found that the Lu-doped NiO films had nano-polycrystalline particles with a cubic bunsenite structure and (200) preferential orientation. The optical band gap of pure NiO widened with low levels of Lu incorporation before narrowing with higher concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gurmeet Singh Lotey, Nian X. Sun, Ankush Kumar Tangra, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said, Ahmed-Ali Kanoun, Alexandr Tovstolytkin, Jaspinder Kaur, Mohinder Pal Garg
Summary: Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved high efficiency and chemical stability through the use of Li and Na-ferrite-based inorganic hole transporting layers (IHTLs) as an alternative to the traditional Spiro-OMeTAD-based organic hole transporting layer (OHTL). The PSCs using Li and Na-ferrite IHTLs exhibited power conversion efficiencies (PCE) of 17.5% and 17.1%, respectively, surpassing the performance of Spiro-OMeTAD-based PSCs with a PCE of 14.4%. The use of Li/Na-ferrite IHTLs improves device stability and reduces non-radiative charge recombination losses, making them promising candidates for future efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mebark Elhamel, Zoulikha Hebboul, Mohammed Elhabib Naidjate, Ahmed Draoui, Ali Benghia, Mohamed Abdelilah Fadla, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of pure double perovskite Eu2NiMnO6 in nano ceramic forms using solvothermal and sol-gel routes without europium and magnesium nitrate. X-ray powder diffraction reveals a monoclinic P21/n structure and the particle size is determined to be around 43 and 59 nm. The chemical, homogeneous, and optical properties of nanoparticles are confirmed by SEM, UV-vis absorbance, and FTIR spectra. The calculated energy band gap of Eu2NiMnO6 using density-functional theory is close to the experimental value.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Souraya Goumri-Said, Sikander Azam, Muhammad Irfan, Mohammed Benali Kanoun
Summary: Rare earth zirconates with pyrochlore type structures have shown promise for practical applications due to their stable crystal structure and controllable lattice parameters. We used density functional theory with spin-orbit coupling and Hubbard corrections to investigate the electronic and optical properties of the pyrochlore oxide compound Ta2A2O7 (A = Cd and Ge). This study focused on characterizing and investigating pyrochlore oxides with the A2B2O7 composition, which have potential applications in various technological fields. The compounds were found to have suitable electronic and optical properties for optoelectronic device fabrication.
COMPUTATIONAL AND THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Souraya Goumri-Said
Summary: This research provides a comprehensive study on the influence of layer-dependent properties in 2D RP perovskite Cs2PbI2Br2. The results demonstrate the structural and energetic stability of the material, making it a promising candidate for experimental realization. The electronic band gap and optical absorption coefficients strongly depend on the thickness variation of the layers. The thermoelectric properties, including the Seebeck coefficient and other associated characteristics, were also predicted. These findings indicate exciting opportunities for the application of this 2D RP perovskite in solar cells and thermoelectric devices due to its unique properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Christian Jonin, Estelle Salmon, Faheem Ahmed, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Chawki Awada, Pierre-Francois Brevet
Summary: This report proposes a new method based on polarization discrimination to separate SHG and MEPL contributions. The polarization analysis of intensity depth profiles demonstrates a polarization angle shift for the SHG intensity contribution compared to the MEPL one, allowing for the discrimination of the two.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ayesha Habib, Muhammad Ikram, Ali Haider, Anwar Ul-Hamid, Iram Shahzadi, Junaid Haider, Mohammed Benali Kanoun, Souraya Goumri-Said, Walid Nabgan
Summary: In this study, different concentrations of Bi were incorporated into MoS2 and SnO2 QDs to enhance the dye degradation and antibacterial activity of SnO2. The binary dopants-based SnO2 showed improved performance due to the presence of nanostructured MoS2 and Bi metal. The prepared QDs were characterized and exhibited significant antimicrobial effects against E. coli. The interaction between MB and Bi/MoS2-SnO2 composite was investigated using density functional theory and HSE06 approach.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sara Allaoui, Zoulikha Hebboul, Souraya Goumri-Said, Ahmed Draoui
Summary: We reported a new experimental approach for cost-effective production of nanoparticles of 3d transition metal iodates. These nanoparticles exhibit nonlinear optical behavior and have been evaluated and identified using various analytical techniques.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Szubel, K. Papis-Fraczek, S. Podlasek
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Liu, Yonglan Xi, Xiaomei Ye, Yingpeng Zhang, Chengcheng Wang, Zhaoyan Jia, Chunhui Cao, Ting Han, Jing Du, Xiangping Kong, Zhongbing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong Ge, Xiaodong Wang, Jian Li, Jian Xu, Jianbin Xie, Zhiyong Xie, Ruiqu Ma
Summary: This study evaluates the thermodynamic, exergy, and economic performance of a double-stage organic flash cycle (DOFC) using ten eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins. The influences of key parameters on performance are analyzed, and the advantages of DOFC over single-stage type are quantified.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Kirchner-Bossi, Fernando Porte-Agel
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of power density in wind farms and its sensitivity to the available area size. A novel genetic algorithm (PDGA) is introduced to optimize power density and turbine layout. The results show that the PDGA-driven solutions significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to the default layout, and exhibit a convex relationship between area and LCOE or power density.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunxiao Zhang, Dongdong Li, Lin Wang, Qingpo Yang, Yutao Guo, Wei Zhang, Chao Shen, Jihong Pu
Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandro L. Aguiar, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Mauro Cirano, Janini Pereira, Leticia Cotrim da Cunha
Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peimaneh Shirazi, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Pouria Ahmadi, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihao Qi, Yingling Cai, Yunxiang Cui
Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.
