Bionic structures and materials inspired by plant leaves: A comprehensive review for innovative problem-solving

H Yu, J Zhang, S Zhang, Z Han - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Leaves have developed various functional structures to enhance plant survival, making
them the most typical bionic prototypes. Bionic research inspired by plant leaves has yielded …

Next generation phase change materials: state-of-the-art towards sustainable future

B Kalidasan, AK Pandey - Progress in Materials Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) show promise for thermal energy storage (TES) owing to
their substantial latent heat during phase transition. However, the power density and overall …

Depth optimization of solidification properties of a latent heat energy storage unit under constant rotation mechanism

X Huang, F Li, L Lu, Z Li, X Yang, J Yan - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Latent heat storage technology plays an important role in the effective utilization of clean
energy such as solar energy in building heating, but the low thermal conductivity of heat …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancement of photovoltaic module performance using passive cooling (Fins): A comprehensive review

HA Kazem, AHA Al-Waeli, MT Chaichan… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) technology, combines the benefits of both solar
photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems into a single integrated solution. It is a …

Immersion liquid cooling for electronics: Materials, systems, applications and prospects

C Zhang, H Wang, Y Huang, L Zhang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
The significant increase in the energy consumption of electronic devices has made its
efficient thermal management a key breakthrough direction for energy conservation and …

An in-depth study on melting performance of latent heat thermal energy storage system under rotation mechanism by fluctuating heat source

X Huang, F Li, Z Li, X Yang, MJ Li - Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is a reliable and efficient means of converting
solar energy into electricity. The challenges brought about by the unpredictable nature of …

Performance optimization of thermal storage device based on bionic tree-shaped fins and eccentric arrangement

Z Song, J Wang, Z Shao, X Fan, X Zhang - International Communications in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Latent heat energy storage technology garners widespread attention for its significant
energy-saving benefits and high energy storage density. Nonetheless, the low thermal …

Use of artificial intelligence methods in designing thermal energy storage tanks: A bibliometric analysis

N Mehraj, C Mateu, LF Cabeza - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
This bibliometric study examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) methods, such as
machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), in the design of thermal energy storage …

Performance evaluation and optimization of data center servers using single-phase immersion cooling

H Wang, X Yuan, K Zhang, X Lang, H Chen… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper conducts a comprehensive performance evaluation and optimization of single-
phase immersion cooling (SPIC) systems to address challenges in data center server …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid sensible-latent heat thermal energy storage using natural stones to enhance heat transfer: Energy, exergy, and economic analysis

S Zhang, Y Li, Y Yan - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Latent heat thermal energy storage addresses the mismatch between energy supply and
demand; however, phase change materials (PCM) commonly have the issue of low thermal …