A review of the application of hybrid nanofluids in solar still energy systems and guidelines for future prospects

AK Hussein, FL Rashid, MK Rasul, A Basem, O Younis… - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Improving the thermo-physical characteristics of water by the simple process of suspending
nano-size particles may enhance the performance of solar distillation systems. More solar …

Optimizing the thermal performance of solar energy devices using meta-heuristic algorithms: A critical review

A Afzal, A Buradi, R Jilte, S Shaik, AR Kaladgi… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Since solar energy is intermittent, finding the best solutions for solar operated devices is a
challenge. Multiple techniques exist to reach the best solutions for optimal solar operated …

Innovative solar distillation system with prismatic absorber basin: Experimental analysis and LSTM machine learning modeling coupled with great wall construction …

A Elsheikh, M Zayed, A Aboghazala, FA Essa… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Enhancing the vaporization surface area of the solar distillers through the implementation of
a novel configurations based solar distiller represents a cost-efficient strategy for maximizing …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation and performance analysis of solar still with energy storage materials: An energy-exergy efficiency analysis

D Mevada, H Panchal, M Ahmadein, ME Zayed… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Researchers have attempted different Energy storage materials (ESM) in solar stills (SS) to
improve distillate yield. In this experimental work, an attempt was made to increase the …

Performance enhancement of a solar still using magnetic powder as an energy storage medium‐exergy and environmental analysis

R Dhivagar, S Shoeibi… - Energy Science & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The use of different energy storage materials can have a high effect on the water productivity
of solar desalination. This study evaluates the impact of magnetic powders on modified solar …

Applicability of mono-nanofluid and hybrid-nanofluid as a technique to improve the performance of solar still: A critical review

KV Modi, PR Patel, SK Patel - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
The worldwide scarcity of potable water is the prime issue in the current scenario that led
researchers to search for an alternative solution. The availability of water on Earth in the sea …

Improving the thermo-economic performance of hemispherical solar distiller using copper oxide nanofluids and phase change materials: Experimental and theoretical …

M Abdelgaied, MEH Attia, AE Kabeel… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the present work, a thermo-economic performance of the modified hemispherical solar still
(MHSS) was studied and compared to traditional hemispherical solar still (THSS). The …

A critical analysis on the energy and exergy performance of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system: The role of nanofluids stability and synthesizing method

SM Parsa, A Yazdani, H Aberoumand, Y Farhadi… - Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
The main aim of this paper is to realize for the first time the effect of nanofluid preparation
method on the performance of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system in a comparative …

Energy and exergy analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic/thermal-air collector modified with nano-enhanced latent heat thermal energy storage unit

F Selimefendigil, C Şirin - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
Electrical and thermal energy can be generated simultaneously by using photovoltaic-
thermal (PVT) systems. Also, electrical efficiency can be enhanced by cooling the PV panel …

New graphite fins efficacy on conical solar distiller performance: experimental study with thermal, exergy, economic, and sustainability analysis

MEH Attia, M Abdelgaied, K Harby - Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The pressing issue of freshwater scarcity in remote areas has stimulated the development of
the performance of solar distillers as a means of desalinating saltwater. This was done by …