Enhancing solar–thermal–electric energy conversion based on m-PEGMA/GO synergistic phase change aerogels
Ruirui Cao, Dequan Sun, Liangliang Wang, Zhengguang Yan, Wenquan Liu, Xin Wang, Xingxiang Zhang
Abstract
The study has fabricated a TEG with enhanced solar–thermal–electric energy conversion and expands the application of PCMs on TEG and promises a new potential application in advanced energy-related devices, waste heat reuse and other fields.
Topics & Concepts
ReuseMaterials scienceThermalSolar energyThermal energyPhase changeWaste heatEnergy transformationElectric potential energyElectric energyEngineering physicsEnergy (signal processing)Mechanical engineeringWaste managementEngineeringElectrical engineeringThermodynamicsHeat exchangerPhysicsPower (physics)Quantum mechanicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsPhase Change Materials ResearchSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems