Innovative high-energy nanocomposite absorbers for superior solar-driven water desalination through broadband solar energy harvesting
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Abstract
• A pioneering full-spectrum solar-driven desalination system is developed. • Novel thermal fluid is introduced as an efficient solar absorber. • Innovative nanocomposite materials are engineered for enhanced performance. • Plasmonic nanoparticle-coated nanoscale materials boost sunlight absorption. • Advanced heat transfer fluids enhance the solar evaporation rate. A novel solar-driven water desalination system utilizing a full-band spectrum approach with thermal fluids composed of innovative nanocomposite materials as solar absorbers is developed and evaluated. The study investigates the role of light-matter interactions, driven by nanostructure type, size, and solar radiation intensity, in enhancing…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 13.86
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- 100%
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- 60
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2Topics & keywords
- Desalination
- Solar desalination
- Solar energy
- Broadband
- Renewable energy
- Materials science
- Photovoltaic system
- Nanocomposite
- Affordable and clean energy