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Applications of Nano-enhanced PCMs in Solar Energy

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Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials

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The potential applications of nano-enhanced Phase Change Materials (Ne-PCMs) in various solar energy systems are discussed in this book chapter. Ne-PCMs have demonstrated exceptional potential, with a focus on their use in solar cookers. According to studies, their incorporation greatly improves solar cooker efficiency by reducing cooking time and increasing heat transmission rate. Furthermore, Ne-PCMs are used in solar collectors such as solar water heaters, solar air warmers and solar desalination systems, where they improve thermal performance by increasing heat storage capacity and reducing heat losses. Ne-PCMs have shown the ability to increase thermal conductivity, hence improving heat transfer rate and overall thermal stability. Finally, the use of Ne-PCMs in various solar energy applications has been proven to significantly improve energy efficiency and storage capacity, both of which are critical in the shift to sustainable and renewable energy sources.

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  2. Department of Sustainable Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Tiwari, A.K., Kumar, A., Said, Z. (2023). Applications of Nano-enhanced PCMs in Solar Energy. In: Said, Z., Pandey, A.K. (eds) Nano Enhanced Phase Change Materials. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5475-9_7

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