Light absorbers for solar power generation

Recent advances of spectrally selective absorbers: Materials

With the increasing development of photothermal techniques in various fields, particularly concentrated solar power (CSP) systems and solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs), the demand for high-performance spectrally

Ultra-thin Metamaterial Solar Selective Absorber for Enhanced

2 天之前· First, the geometry and dimensions of the absorber are optimized to enhance its capacity for light absorption and the conversion of solar energy into thermal energy. This optimization process was pivotal in maximizing the efficiency of the solar energy absorption system. Next, an in-depth investigation was undertaken to uncover the underlying fundamental

Multi-3D hierarchical biomass-based carbon particles absorber for solar

For decades, human has to face the most pressing challenges of the global energy crisis and freshwater resources shortage. So, more and more researchers are devoted to exploring efficient energy conversion [[1], [2], [3]] and water purification technologies [4, 5].Solar steam generation is regarded as a promising and environmental-friendly solution to meet the

High‐efficiency solar selective absorber: Using the high‐entropy

In this context, high-entropy nitrides, as novel solar selective absorbers (SSAs) materials, play a crucial role in these applications, demonstrating excellent spectral selectivity and strong thermal and chemical stability at high temperatures and in harsh environments.

Integrative solar absorbers for highly efficient solar

Herein, carbonized melamine foams obtained through one-step calcination were first used as integrative solar absorbers (ISAs) for water evaporation, realizing highly efficient solar steam generation. The optimized

Two-dimensional Dion-Jacobson halide perovskites as new-generation

Request PDF | Two-dimensional Dion-Jacobson halide perovskites as new-generation light absorbers for perovskite solar cells | Three-dimensional (3D) organic-inorganic halide perovskites have been

Solar-thermal conversion and steam generation: a review

Solar energy is a green, stable and universal source of renewable energy, with wide spectrum and broad area characteristics [1] is regarded as being one of the renewable energy sources with the greatest potential to achieve sustained, high intensity energy output [1], [2].The conflict between population growth and water shortage has become one of the most

Solar Absorber

Materials and structures engineering of sun-light absorbers for efficient direct solar steam generation. Sogol Karami, Seyed Mojtaba Sadrameli, in Solar Energy, 2021. 4 Absorbers in solar steam generation systems. The typical structure of solar steam generators has a photothermal material as the light absorber that plays a vital role in the

UV-LIG-Based Perfect Broadband Absorber for Solar

Thermoelectric technology is gaining paramount importance for solar energy conversion and electricity production to increase green energy resources with high efficiency. An enormous amount of research is being

UV-LIG-Based Perfect Broadband Absorber for Solar Thermoelectric Generation

Here we present a perfect broadband solar absorber for efficient photothermal conversion of sunlight employing a low-cost ultraviolet laser-induced graphene (UV-LIG) prepared on a polymer material using the conventional direct laser writing method.

Ultra-thin Metamaterial Solar Selective Absorber for Enhanced

2 天之前· First, the geometry and dimensions of the absorber are optimized to enhance its capacity for light absorption and the conversion of solar energy into thermal energy. This

Materials and structures engineering of sun-light absorbers for

Absorbers in solar steam generation systems The typical structure of solar steam generators has a photothermal material as the light absorber that plays a vital role in the process.

Emerging Earth-Abundant Solar Absorbers | ACS Energy Letters

The films show strong light absorption near the band edge and photoluminescence in the visible region, validating BaZrS3 as a suitable candidate for ultrathin front absorbers in tandem solar cells. The photodetector devices show fast and efficient photo response with the highest ON/OFF ratio reported for BaZrS3 films thus far. Our study opens

Solar Absorber

41 行· Materials and structures engineering of sun-light absorbers for efficient direct solar steam generation. Sogol Karami, Seyed Mojtaba Sadrameli, in Solar Energy, 2021. 4 Absorbers in

Materials and structures engineering of sun-light absorbers for

Recently, Karami et al. demonstrated a novel solar steam generator based on multicore@ shell nanostructured aerogels of carbon and silica as the light absorber–heat insulator. This system was designed with excellent thermal managing and prevent heat losses through all mechanisms comprising conduction, convection, and radiation. At

Integrative solar absorbers for highly efficient solar steam generation

Herein, carbonized melamine foams obtained through one-step calcination were first used as integrative solar absorbers (ISAs) for water evaporation, realizing highly efficient solar steam generation. The optimized ISA shows excellent light absorption (>96%) for solar energy due to the features of high porosi

Enhanced solar-driven thermoelectric power generation and

These composites are used as solar-light absorbers that promote TE power generation through light utilization. Furthermore, we design and fabricate a three-dimensional composite (3D) DDCS/PDMS composite via the sacrificial sugar template method. The fabricated DDCS/PDMS composites exhibit broadband solar absorption across the ultraviolet

UV-LIG-Based Perfect Broadband Absorber for Solar

Here we present a perfect broadband solar absorber for efficient photothermal conversion of sunlight employing a low-cost ultraviolet laser-induced graphene (UV-LIG) prepared on a polymer material using the conventional

Structured graphene metamaterial selective absorbers for high

where ƞ is the overall efficiency of the solar-thermal power generation system, and SGM absorbers under unpolarized lights were characterized with UV–visible–NIR spectrophotometer and

(PDF) Nanostructured Broadband Solar Absorber for Effective

The s-TEG harvests solar energy and converts it into electricity, showing an outstanding power generation capability in outdoor conditions. Thus, the nanostructured broadband solar absorber and

Self-assembly of highly efficient, broadband plasmonic absorbers

Our plasmonic absorbers can be used directly for efficient solar steam generation (8, 43, 44) because of the highly efficient, broadband absorption. As outlined in Fig. 4A, our plasmonic absorber shows several unique features. First, the light absorption is efficient (above 99%) across the full solar spectrum. Second, the gold

Super-hydrophilic copper sulfide films as light absorbers for

Solar steam technology is one of the simplest, most direct and effective ways to harness solar energy through water evaporation. Here, we report the development using super-hydrophilic copper sulfide (CuS) films with double-layer structures as light absorbers for solar steam generation. In the double-layer structure system, a porous mixed

Shape Conformal and Thermal Insulative Organic Solar Absorber

and Thermoelectric Power Generation Liangliang Zhu, Tianpeng Ding, Minmin Gao, Connor Kang Nuo Peh, and Ghim Wei Ho* DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201900250 can attain the highest achievable conver-sion efficiency and enable a broad range of applications, including domestic heating, brine desalination, wastewater purifi-cation, steam sterilization, and power generation.[1–7] One

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