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Preparation of graphite nanoparticles-modified phase change microcapsules and their dispersed slurry for direct absorption solar collectors
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In this paper, a microencapsulated phase change composite, in which paraffin as the core and graphite nanoparticles embedded melamine-formaldehyde (MF) as the shell, has been prepared and characterized.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells.The article was published on 2017-01-01. It has received 75 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Graphite & Phase-change material.read more
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Innovative design of microencapsulated phase change materials for thermal energy storage and versatile applications: a review
Huan Liu,Xiaodong Wang,Dezhen Wu +2 more
TL;DR: This review focuses on methodologies, technologies and innovative design of microencapsulated PCMs with a variety of shells for versatile applications.
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A review for phase change materials (PCMs) in solar absorption refrigeration systems
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive evaluation of suitable phase change materials (PCMs) selection, methodologies of integration, enhancements and challenges for operating temperatures of each component in a single-effect solar absorption system affecting its performance is presented.
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Enhanced thermal conductivity of microencapsulated phase change materials based on graphene oxide and carbon nanotube hybrid filler
Zhifang Liu,Zhonghua Chen,Fei Yu +2 more
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of the combination of graphene oxide and carbon nanotube (CNT) on morphology and thermal properties of the microcapsules was investigated, and the mechanism for heat transfer enhancement was further studied from both macroscopic and microscopic views.
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n-Alkanes Phase Change Materials and Their Microencapsulation for Thermal Energy Storage: A Critical Review
Hao Peng,Dong Zhang,Ling Xiang,Yang Li,Yan Wang,Qinghua Yu,Qinghua Yu,Xiaohui She,Yongliang Li,Yulong Ding +9 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of pure n-alkanes and their blends is presented, focusing on two aspects: summarize the pure nalkanes, multinary alkanes, and paraffins, and describe their microencapsulation.
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Novel metal coated nanoencapsulated phase change materials with high thermal conductivity for thermal energy storage
TL;DR: In this paper, a novel kind of silver-coated nanoencapsulated phase change materials (NanoPCMs) with high thermal conductivity were prepared, and their properties were examined.
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Raman Spectrum of Graphite
F. Tuinstra,J. L. Koenig +1 more
TL;DR: Raman spectra are reported from single crystals of graphite and other graphite materials as mentioned in this paper, and the Raman intensity of this band is inversely proportional to the crystallite size and is caused by a breakdown of the k-selection rule.
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Powering the planet: Chemical challenges in solar energy utilization
Nathan S. Lewis,Daniel G. Nocera +1 more
TL;DR: Solar energy is by far the largest exploitable resource, providing more energy in 1 hour to the earth than all of the energy consumed by humans in an entire year, and if solar energy is to be a major primary energy source, it must be stored and dispatched on demand to the end user.
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Solar thermal collectors and applications
TL;DR: A survey of the various types of solar thermal collectors and applications is presented in this paper, where an analysis of the environmental problems related to the use of conventional sources of energy is presented and the benefits offered by renewable energy systems are outlined.
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Monodisperse α-Fe2O3 Mesoporous Microspheres: One-Step NaCl-Assisted Microwave-Solvothermal Preparation, Size Control and Photocatalytic Property
Shaowen Cao,Ying-Jie Zhu +1 more
TL;DR: A simple one-step NaCl-assisted microwave-solvothermal method has been developed for the preparation of monodisperse α-Fe2O3 mesoporous microspheres, and high photocatalytic activities in the degradation of salicylic acid are observed.
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Heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids: a review
Xiang-Qi Wang,Arun S. Mujumdar +1 more
TL;DR: A review on fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids in forced and free convection flows is presented in this article, where the authors identify opportunities for future research.