Advances in micro- and nano-encapsulated phase change materials for solar water applications: A comprehensive review of technological progress and future research directions
Tawfiq Chekifi, Davide Papurello, Moustafa Boukraa, Atef Chibani, Reski Khelifi, Eugenia Rossi di Schio, Paolo Valdiserri, Khaled Touafek
Topics & Concepts
Thermal energy storageProcess engineeringPhase changeSolar water heatingPhase-change materialRenewable energyPhotovoltaic systemSolar energyEncapsulation (networking)ThermalScalabilityEfficient energy useEnvironmental scienceLatent heatSystems engineeringCompatibility (geochemistry)Thermal management of electronic devices and systemsEngineeringMaterials scienceConcentrated solar powerBoosting (machine learning)Water efficiencyThermal efficiencyExergyThermal energyEnergy storageComputer scienceNanotechnologyBiocompatible materialBiochemical engineeringSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsPhase Change Materials ResearchSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems