A critical review on efficient thermal environment controls in indoor vertical farming
Indoor vertical farming (IVF) has expanded exponentially over the last couple of years and is
expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2022 to 2029. IVF …
expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9% from 2022 to 2029. IVF …
Harnessing solar power: a review of photovoltaic innovations, solar thermal systems, and the dawn of energy storage solutions
The goal of this review is to offer an all-encompassing evaluation of an integrated solar
energy system within the framework of solar energy utilization. This holistic assessment …
energy system within the framework of solar energy utilization. This holistic assessment …
Study on thermal protection and temperature of PMMA plastic optical fiber for concentrated sunlight transmission in daylighting
K Wang, Q Wang, L Zou, Y Su, K Liu, W Li, K Zhang… - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Daylighting system by concentrating and transmitting sunlight through optical fiber is an
emerging technology of direct utilization of solar energy. In this work, a sunlight …
emerging technology of direct utilization of solar energy. In this work, a sunlight …
Analysis and comparison of daylighting technologies: Light pipe, optical fiber, and Heliostat
This article analyzes and compares three daylighting technologies: light pipes, optical fibers,
and heliostats. This work aims to evaluate their efficiency, sustainability, and cost …
and heliostats. This work aims to evaluate their efficiency, sustainability, and cost …
Numerical and experimental studies of a novel integrated photothermal system to utilize solar full-spectrum energy
Y Tian, N Zhao, J Wang, F Yuan, H Jiang - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar lighting technology has significant potential to reduce building energy consumption.
However, current solar lighting systems utilize only visible light, neglecting the potential of …
However, current solar lighting systems utilize only visible light, neglecting the potential of …
Solar concentration based indoor daylighting system to achieve net zero sustainable buildings
M Gupta, ZP Bharatsinh, S Gupta, S Varshney - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
In this work we examine the important daylighting systems in the last decade and also
discuss the potential of some practical viable daylighting systems which can be …
discuss the potential of some practical viable daylighting systems which can be …
Concentration performance evaluation of sunlight concentrators: Fresnel lens, plano-convex lens, and parabolic mirrors for daylighting application
This study investigates the concentration performance of three concentrator types–Fresnel
lens, plano-convex lens, and parabolic mirrors in focusing sunlight onto a 1.5 mm diameter …
lens, plano-convex lens, and parabolic mirrors in focusing sunlight onto a 1.5 mm diameter …
Useful daylight illuminance for ornamental plants in buildings–The method to design the green interior
E Szczepańska-Rosiak, J Sowa, K Mastalerz… - Energy and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The ornamental plants have various environmental requirements resulting from their place
of origin. The light intensity is one of the parameters which should be considered during …
of origin. The light intensity is one of the parameters which should be considered during …
A comprehensive review of optical fiber technologies in optogenetics and their prospective developments in future clinical therapies
S Chen, Z Wang, K **ao, B He, J Zhao, X Yang… - Optics & Laser …, 2024 - Elsevier
As the incidence of neurological disorders rises, the need for innovative and minimally
invasive treatment methods is paramount. This review comprehensively explores the state …
invasive treatment methods is paramount. This review comprehensively explores the state …
Measurement and analysis of light leakage in plastic optical fiber daylighting system
K Liu, L Zou, Y Li, K Wang, H Wang, J Song - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The daylighting systems via polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plastic optical fibers have
obvious cost advantages and have been widely studied. However, there is light leakage …
obvious cost advantages and have been widely studied. However, there is light leakage …