Graphene solar thermal power generation

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Structured graphene metamaterial selective absorbers for high

In this paper, we propose and demonstrate a new concept for developing a selective solar-thermal absorber from a three-dimensional (3D) structured graphene metamaterial (SGM) on metal substrates.
Efficient and scalable solar energy harvesting for thermoelectric

As a sustainable manner of energy exploitation, direct solar harvesting for thermal-electric generation based on photothermal conversion is promising but still challenging with the development of highly
Graphene metamaterial solar absorber using Al-TiN-Fe for efficient

For the absorption validation highlight, the best four absorption wavelengths (µm) of 0.29, 0.58, 1, and 2 are also selected to indicate the changes in radiation outputs for every observation.
Graphene-Based Highly Efficient Surface Plasmon Resonance Solar

With the new absorber construction in this work, the current design is generated with the three-layer composition (Zr-GaAs-Cr) on an absorber and a thin film of graphene. Before the
Recent Advances in Graphene-Enabled Materials for Photovoltaic

Graphene''s two-dimensional structural arrangement has sparked a revolutionary transformation in the domain of conductive transparent devices, presenting a unique opportunity in
Functionalized Graphene Enables Highly Efficient Solar Thermal

Our results show that specially functionalized graphene can improve the overall solar-to-vapor efficiency from 38% to 48% at one sun conditions compared to chemically reduced graphene
Graphene as the Driver of the Energy Revolution

Nanotechnology, particularly Graphene, plays a critical role in the quest for efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Its integration into Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and the latest
Scalable Production of Integrated Graphene Nanoarchitectures for

Here we develop a new solar-thermal energy conversion device concept based on unique all-carbon architectures with a nanoscale light absorber integrated on a thermal insulator, and
Mechanisms involved in solar steam generation via graphene-based

This review paper provides a detailed overview of the key mechanisms associated with solar absorption, photo-to-thermal energy conversion, and water evaporation in various types of
Graphene for Energy Generation

Energy generation includes photovoltaics, fuel cells and wind turbines. While graphene has an attractive role to play in fuel cells and wind turbines, it could potentially be a game-changer in photovoltaics.