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Xinhai Xu
Researcher at Harbin Institute of Technology
Publications - 73
Citations - 3177
Xinhai Xu is an academic researcher from Harbin Institute of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chemistry & Steam reforming. The author has an hindex of 21, co-authored 57 publications receiving 2081 citations. Previous affiliations of Xinhai Xu include University of Arizona & Arizona State University.
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Recent developments in phase change materials for energy storage applications: A review
Hassan Nazir,Hassan Nazir,Mariah Batool,Mariah Batool,Francisco Javier Bolívar Osorio,Marllory Isaza-Ruiz,Xinhai Xu,K. Vignarooban,Patrick E. Phelan,Inamuddin,Inamuddin,Arunachala Mada Kannan,Arunachala Mada Kannan +12 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the application of various phase change materials based on their thermophysical properties, in particular, the melting point, thermal energy storage density and thermal conductivity of the organic, inorganic and eutectic phases.
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Heat transfer fluids for concentrating solar power systems – A review
TL;DR: In this paper, the current status of heat transfer fluid, which is one of the critical components for storing and transferring thermal energy in concentrating solar power systems, is reviewed in detail, particularly regarding the melting temperature, thermal stability limit and corrosion issues.
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Current trends and future challenges of electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries
K. Vignarooban,R. Kushagra,A. Elango,Pavan Badami,Bengt-Erik Mellander,Xinhai Xu,Telpriore Greg Tucker,Changho Nam,Arunachala Mada Kannan +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a bibliometric analysis of the publications on various types of Na+ ion conducting electrolytes since 1990 shows a total of 200 + publications and reveals an exponential growth in the last few years, due to reasons that the sodium ion systems promise great potential as the future large scale power sources for variety of applications.
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Prospects and problems of concentrating solar power technologies for power generation in the desert regions
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the benefits and challenges of concentrated solar power plants (CSPs) in the desert regions is presented and suggested solutions are made to address the challenges.
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Small-scale reforming of diesel and jet fuels to make hydrogen and syngas for fuel cells: A review
Xinhai Xu,Peiwen Li,Yuesong Shen +2 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed the technological features and challenges of autothermal reforming (ATR) of heavy hydrocarbon fuels for producing hydrogen and syngas onboard to supply fuels to fuel cells for auxiliary power units.