The path towards sustainable energy
Civilization continues to be transformed by our ability to harness energy beyond human and
animal power. A series of industrial and agricultural revolutions have allowed an increasing …
animal power. A series of industrial and agricultural revolutions have allowed an increasing …
Nature-inspired superwettability systems
Superwettability is a centuries-old concept that has been rediscovered in past decades,
largely owing to new understanding of the mechanisms of special wetting phenomena in …
largely owing to new understanding of the mechanisms of special wetting phenomena in …
Realization of 18.97% theoretical efficiency of 0.9 μm thick c-Si/ZnO heterojunction ultrathin-film solar cells via surface plasmon resonance enhancement
F Zhao, J Lin, Z Lei, Z Yi, F Qin, J Zhang, L Liu… - Physical Chemistry …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
In this work, we demonstrate that the performance of c-Si/ZnO heterojunction ultrathin-film
solar cells (SCs) is enhanced by an integrated structure of c-Si trapezoidal pyramids on the …
solar cells (SCs) is enhanced by an integrated structure of c-Si trapezoidal pyramids on the …
Graphdiyne: synthesis, properties, and applications
X Gao, H Liu, D Wang, J Zhang - Chemical Society Reviews, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Graphdiyne (GDY), a new two-dimensional (2D) carbon allotrope, has been receiving
increased attention. Its unique sp–sp2 carbon atoms, uniform pores, and highly π …
increased attention. Its unique sp–sp2 carbon atoms, uniform pores, and highly π …
Self-cleaning applications of TiO2 by photo-induced hydrophilicity and photocatalysis
Self-cleaning materials have gained considerable attention for both their unique properties
and practical applications in energy and environmental areas. Recent examples of many …
and practical applications in energy and environmental areas. Recent examples of many …
Application of superhydrophobic coatings as a corrosion barrier: A review
This review provides an overview of recent advances in the application of superhydrophobic
surfaces to act as corrosion barriers. The adverse consequences of corrosion are a serious …
surfaces to act as corrosion barriers. The adverse consequences of corrosion are a serious …
Light management for photovoltaics using high-index nanostructures
High-performance photovoltaic cells use semiconductors to convert sunlight into clean
electrical power, and transparent dielectrics or conductive oxides as antireflection coatings …
electrical power, and transparent dielectrics or conductive oxides as antireflection coatings …
Highly Anisotropic, Highly Transparent Wood Composites.
For the first time, two types of highly anisotropic, highly transparent wood composites are
demonstrated by taking advantage of the macro-structures in original wood. These wood …
demonstrated by taking advantage of the macro-structures in original wood. These wood …
A comprehensive review of the impact of dust on the use of solar energy: History, investigations, results, literature, and mitigation approaches
T Sarver, A Al-Qaraghuli, LL Kazmerski - Renewable and sustainable …, 2013 - Elsevier
The energy delivery of a solar-energy system is generally associated with the sun's
available irradiance and spectral content, as well as a variety of environmental and climatic …
available irradiance and spectral content, as well as a variety of environmental and climatic …
Wood‐based nanotechnologies toward sustainability
With over 30% global land coverage, the forest is one of nature's most generous gifts to
human beings, providing shelters and materials for all living beings. Apart from being …
human beings, providing shelters and materials for all living beings. Apart from being …