Black coating of quartz sand towards low-cost solar-absorbing and thermal energy storage material for concentrating solar power

Chung, Ka Man; Chen, Renkun

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2022.11.028

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“…The selection of appropriate and inexpensive materials along with the simple processing methods also adds up to further reduce the cost of photovoltaics. 17,18 The intrinsic properties of the nanomaterials are usually found to be dependent on their crystal structure. Pressure, temperature, and reactant compositions during the crystallization process of nanocrystals control their crystal phases.…”

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Engineering the optical properties of nickel sulphide thin films by zinc integration for photovoltaic applications

Younus,

Shahzad,

Ismail

et al. 2023

RSC Adv.

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Engineering the optical properties of nickel sulphide thin films by zinc integration for photovoltaic applications

Younus,

Shahzad,

Ismail

et al. 2023

RSC Adv.

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“…Self-cleaning properties of functional superhydrophobic coatings can also be used to reduce ice and dust accumulation in photovoltaic power generation [24]. Coating enhances thermal energy storage and heat transfer in solid materials [25].…”

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Safeguarding the Environment: A Review of Functional Coating Systems for Rapid COVID-19 Inactivation

Adeboye,

Adebamiro,

Arigbede

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The COVID-19 pandemic was a worldwide disaster in the health industry, millions of human deaths were recorded. The spread of the virus led to the shutting down of the world economy. The most prevalent is people communicating in close contact. Measures such as the use of nose masks and social distancing help to reduce the infection rate. The second is infection from substrates like tables, automated teller machine buttons, staircase rails, door nubs, etc. This paper is poised to review how surface-infected (substrates) platforms can be inactivated using modified functional coating systems. These coating composite systems are prepared by functionalizing the polymer matrix with suitable nanoparticles that could inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Furthermore, this piece discusses the challenges and future directions in the development of advanced coating technologies, aiming to enhance their effectiveness and applicability in diverse settings, including healthcare facilities and public spaces. This review serves as a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and policymakers involved in the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…The diffraction pattern of the original sand (Fig. 6) contains quartz (β-SiO2) as the main mineral [45,46].…”

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The effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on mechanical properties and water adsorption of lightweight foamed concrete

Sldozian,

Burakov,

Aljaboobi

et al. 2024

Res. Eng. Struct. Mat.

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The paper investigates the impact of carbon nanotube-based modifiers on the performance characteristics of lightweight foamed concrete (LFC). The method involves saturating quartz sand with a solution containing a catalyst for carbon nanotube (CNT) growth, followed by the subsequent chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthesis of CNTs. Evaluation of nanomodified sand samples was conducted using SEM and TEM, thermogravimetry, Raman spectroscopy, and XRD. Compression and flexural strength tests of (LFC) specimens indicated that the optimal proportion of nanomodified sand introduced is 1% by weight with a particle size of 0.16 mm. This resulted in a notable 35% increase in compressive strength and an approximately 32% improved in flexural strength. Furthermore, the modified sample with CNT-based sand exhibited a 27% reduction in water absorption. The paper also presents a potential mechanism to explain the impact of carbon nanotube-based modified sand on the evolving structure of (LFC).

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Black coating of quartz sand towards low-cost solar-absorbing and thermal energy storage material for concentrating solar power

Cited by 20 publications

References 41 publications

Engineering the optical properties of nickel sulphide thin films by zinc integration for photovoltaic applications

Engineering the optical properties of nickel sulphide thin films by zinc integration for photovoltaic applications

Safeguarding the Environment: A Review of Functional Coating Systems for Rapid COVID-19 Inactivation

The effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on mechanical properties and water adsorption of lightweight foamed concrete

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