Comprehensive overview of heat management methods for enhancing photovoltaic thermal systems

Md Atiqur Rahman; Sanjay Kumar Gupta; Nurgali Akylbekov; Rakhmetulla Zhapparbergenov; S. M. Mozammil Hasnain; Rustem Zairov

iScience (Oct 2024)

Comprehensive overview of heat management methods for enhancing photovoltaic thermal systems

Md Atiqur Rahman,
Sanjay Kumar Gupta,
Nurgali Akylbekov,
Rakhmetulla Zhapparbergenov,
S. M. Mozammil Hasnain,
Rustem Zairov

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Md Atiqur Rahman: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522213, India
Sanjay Kumar Gupta: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522213, India
Nurgali Akylbekov: Laboratory of Engineering Profile “Physical and Chemical Methods of Analysis”, Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Aiteke bi Str. 29A, Kyzylorda 120014, Kazakhstan; Corresponding author
Rakhmetulla Zhapparbergenov: Laboratory of Engineering Profile “Physical and Chemical Methods of Analysis”, Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, Aiteke bi Str. 29A, Kyzylorda 120014, Kazakhstan
S. M. Mozammil Hasnain: Marwadi University Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat 360003, India; Corresponding author
Rustem Zairov: Aleksander Butlerov Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University, 1/29 Lobachevskogo Str., Kazan 420008, Russian Federation; A.E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 8 Arbuzov str., 420088 Kazan, Russian Federation; Corresponding author

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 27, no. 10
p. 110950

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Summary: The paper examines strategies to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems, which are challenged by high operating temperatures that reduce performance. It focuses on enhancing PV systems through the use of gallium arsenide (GaAs) thin films and reviews techniques like spectral beam splitting to boost efficiency, particularly in multi-junction PV receivers and hybrid collectors. The study also explores Photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems that combine PV cells with thermal absorbers, highlighting advanced absorber designs, mini/microchannels, and the use of polymers over traditional metals. Additionally, the incorporation of phase change materials (PCM) and nanofluids is discussed for their potential to improve thermal conductivity and storage. By synthesizing experimental and numerical research, the paper emphasizes the importance of these innovations in advancing PVT systems for sustainable energy production.

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ISSN: 2589-0042 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Science
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