This paper reviews central receiver designs for concentrating solar power applications with
high-temperature power cycles. Desired features include low-cost and durable materials that …

The use of central receiver system (CRS) for electricity production promises to be one of the
most viable options to replace fossil fuel power plants. Indeed, research and development …

Nanofluids—a simple product of the emerging world of nanotechnology—are suspensions
of nanoparticles (nominally 1–100 nm in size) in conventional base fluids such as water …

Nanofluids have received increasing attention in research and development in the area of
renewable and sustainable energy systems. The addition of a small amount of high thermal …

Traditional solar–thermal receivers suffer from high surface temperatures, which increase
heat losses to the surroundings. To improve performance, volumetric receivers based on …

The negative impact of human activities on the environment receives tremendous attention,
especially on the increased global temperature. To combat climate change, clean and …

As an abundant, cheap and pollution-free renewable energy resource, solar energy offers a
great alternative to conventional fossil resources and is expected to play an increasingly …

Dispersing trace amounts of nanoparticles into common base-fluids has a significant impact
on the optical as well as thermophysical properties of the base-fluid. This characteristic can …

Novel heat transfer fluids with very low vapor pressure and high thermal stability are highly
desirable for both high temperature direct solar collectors and concentrated solar collector …

Solar water heating systems are the most economical and large scale application of solar
energy in residential buildings. In order to enhance the efficiency of these systems, Direct …