Conversion and utilization of solar energy is one of the most important strategies being
proposed to mitigate the foreshadowed global energy crisis and environmental issues …

Solar thermal technologies for power generation have become cost-effective, efficient,
flexible, and play a prominent role in achieving low-carbon energy systems. Concentrated …

This paper provides a review of current state-of-the-art commercial central receiver systems
and emerging technologies intended to increase the outlet temperature to> 700° C …

Concentrating solar thermal (CST) is an efficient renewable energy technology with low-cost
thermal energy storage. CST relies on wide-spectrum solar thermal absorbers that must …

Many novel, efficient solar absorber coatings are developed in recent decades. However,
the methods of qualification tests, such as test of thermal stability, corrosion resistance and …

Broadband absorbers, capable of efficiently capturing solar energy across the full spectrum,
are highly desired for solar-thermal applications. Here, we developed such an absorber by …

One of the most complex challenges of today is managing greenhouse gas emissions
produced by excessive use of fossil fuels as energy source. With fossil fuels dominating the …

Efficient solar energy harvesting and photothermal conversion have essential importance for
many practical applications. Here, we present a laser-induced cauliflower-shaped …

Spectrally-selective solar absorbers are widely used in solar hot water and concentrating
solar power (CSP) systems. However, their performance at high temperatures (> 450° C) is …

Optimal coatings on receivers for concentrated solar power plants (CSP) not only need to
have high solar absorptance, but should also possess superior stability in air at elevated …