Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators
Over the last decade, the field of luminescent solar concentrators (LSC) has experienced significant growth, as noted by the increasing number of studies. However, so far, most of the devices developed have only been employed in a simple planar configuration coupled with silicon photovoltaic solar c...
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| description | Over the last decade, the field of luminescent solar concentrators (LSC) has experienced significant growth, as noted by the increasing number of studies. However, so far, most of the devices developed have only been employed in a simple planar configuration coupled with silicon photovoltaic solar cells. This type of device is essentially a solar window whose main objective is to produce electrical power. However, due to the intrinsic nature of LSC, that is, the ability to absorb, downshift and concentrate the solar radiation that impinges on it, this photonic device can be used in alternative ways. In particular, in this review, we will explore several non-conventional applications in which LSCs are used successfully, including as solar bioreactors for algae development, photo reactors for organic synthesis, and as greenhouses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3bedd8c9d89c4a1a8941a78df347e5f42023-11-24T09:26:45ZengMDPI AGNanoenergy Advances2673-706X2022-06-012322224010.3390/nanoenergyadv2030010Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar ConcentratorsDaniele Benetti0Federico Rosei1Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, CanadaCentre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X 1P7, CanadaOver the last decade, the field of luminescent solar concentrators (LSC) has experienced significant growth, as noted by the increasing number of studies. However, so far, most of the devices developed have only been employed in a simple planar configuration coupled with silicon photovoltaic solar cells. This type of device is essentially a solar window whose main objective is to produce electrical power. However, due to the intrinsic nature of LSC, that is, the ability to absorb, downshift and concentrate the solar radiation that impinges on it, this photonic device can be used in alternative ways. In particular, in this review, we will explore several non-conventional applications in which LSCs are used successfully, including as solar bioreactors for algae development, photo reactors for organic synthesis, and as greenhouses.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-706X/2/3/10luminescent solar concentratorsphotonic devicephotoreactorscontrolled environment agriculture |
| spellingShingle | Daniele Benetti Federico Rosei Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators Nanoenergy Advances luminescent solar concentrators photonic device photoreactors controlled environment agriculture |
| title | Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators |
| title_full | Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators |
| title_fullStr | Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators |
| title_short | Alternative Uses of Luminescent Solar Concentrators |
| title_sort | alternative uses of luminescent solar concentrators |
| topic | luminescent solar concentrators photonic device photoreactors controlled environment agriculture |
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