Thermal and Drying Performance of a Double Pass Solar Air Heater Assisted by Graphene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride-Doped Eutectic Phase Change Material

Thermal and Electrical Performance of a Cascade PV/T Solar Drying System and Drying Kinetics of Carrot Slices

Solar hot-air drying technology has developed rapidly in the field of low-temperature fruit and vegetable processing; however, fluctuations in solar irradiance affect the stability of system energy supply and energy utilization efficiency. In this study, a cascaded photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar drying system was co...

Cooling Optimization Strategies for Enhancing Energy Harvesting Efficiency in Pavement-Integrated Thermoelectric Generator Systems

High solar absorptivity causes asphalt pavements to reach surface temperatures above 60°C during peak summer, accelerating rutting and intensifying the urban heat island effect. These elevated thermal conditions accelerate binder aging, reduce service life, and compromise ride quality and safety. Pavement-integrate...

Development of a sustainable and low-carbon thermal insulation material: performance optimization and exergy-based life cycle assessment

Solidification Enhancement of Thermal Energy Storage Systems Using CuO–Ethylene Glycol Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials: A Comprehensive Review

Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) with phase change materials (PCMs) has high energy density and near-isothermal operation; however, the low thermal conductivity of PCM is a big challenge. This review article explores the nano-enhanced phase change materials (NePCMs) with copper oxide–ethylene glycol (CuO–EG)...

Performance evaluation of a multi‐functional solar thermal system tested under hot arid climate

A stainless steel–based multi‐functional integrated solar device capable of simultaneous drying, cooking, and water heating was designed, fabricated, and experimentally evaluated under hot arid climatic conditions of Rajasthan (26.24° N 73.01° E), India. The use of stainless steel effectively overcomes corrosion an...

Performance analysis of solar powered vapour absorption refrigeration system with cold thermal energy storage for sub-zero cooling application

This research evaluates the performance of a solar-powered ammonia-water vapor absorption refrigeration system (SVARS) with cold thermal energy storage (CTES), designed to provide continuous sub-zero cooling while offering an eco-friendly, sustainable refrigeration solution that mitigates ecological concerns by avoidin...