Harvesting solar energy with a Ni-MOF-based evaporator for efficient solar thermal storage and steam generation
Xu You, Zhengyun Wang, Xianbao Wang, Zhenzhen Guo, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, Jiang Gong, Hongfang Liu, Guangfang Li
Abstract
A hybrid solar evaporator comprising a Ni-based metal–organic framework material and a phase change material composite was fabricated for high performance solar-thermal energy storage and continuous solar vapor generation.
Topics & Concepts
Thermal energy storageSolar energyMaterials scienceEvaporatorThermalPhotovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectorEnergy storageNuclear engineeringProcess engineeringMechanical engineeringEngineeringThermodynamicsElectrical engineeringPhysicsHeat exchangerPower (physics)Solar-Powered Water Purification MethodsPhase Change Materials ResearchSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems