ZnO for Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation by Dina Bakranova, David Nagel

“…Among the existing approaches in solar energy conversion, the process of photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen extraction from water, which mimics natural photosynthesis, is promising. …”
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Energy, exergy, and economic analysis of an integrated solar combined cycle power plant by Hamza Moussa Benabdellah, Adel Ghenaiet

“…The obtained results reveal noticeable enhancements in the solar energy conversion and the overall power plant performance, hence offering better stability to the grid. …”
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Thermalization and relaxation mediated by phonon management in tin-lead perovskites by Linjie Dai, Junzhi Ye, Neil C. Greenham

“…Abstract Understanding and control of ultrafast non-equilibrium processes in semiconductors is key to making use of the full photon energy before relaxation, leading to new ways to break efficiency limits for solar energy conversion. In this work, we demonstrate the observation and modulation of slow relaxation in uniformly mixed tin-lead perovskites (MASnxPb1-xI3 and CsSnxPb1-xI3 nanocrystals). …”
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Weighting Factor Design Techniques for Predictive Control of Power Electronics and Motor Drives by Yuzhe Zhang, Zhenbin Zhang, Oluleke Babayomi, Zhen Li

“…Therefore, this study focuses on weighting factor design techniques in the literature as applied to wind/solar energy conversion, microgrids, grid-connected converters, and other high-performance converter-based systems. …”
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Power quality improvement using three‐phase transformerless grid interfaced SECS enabling leakage current suppression by Priyank Shah, Bhim Singh

“…Abstract This paper presents a harmonic compensation strategy for a 3‐ϕ grid‐tied solar energy conversion system with leakage current attenuation feature. …”
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Application of Spinel and Hexagonal Ferrites in Heterogeneous Photocatalysis by Zuzanna Bielan, Szymon Dudziak, Adam Kubiak, Ewa Kowalska

“…Semiconducting materials display unique features that enable their use in a variety of applications, including self-cleaning surfaces, water purification systems, hydrogen generation, solar energy conversion, etc. However, one of the major issues is separation of the used materials from the process suspension. …”
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Strategies to improve the photoelectrochemical performance of hematite nanorod-based photoanodes by Aryane Tofanello, Shaohua Shen, Flavio Leandro de Souza, Lionel Vayssieres

“…Particular attention has been given to heterojunctions, as these structures are more likely to utilize the benefits provided by combining elements with distinct properties, exhibiting functional behavior at the interfacial region, and increasing solar energy conversion by synergistic effects.…”
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A New SEPIC-Based DC-DC Converter with Coupled Inductors Suitable for High Step-Up Applications by Ioana-Monica Pop-Calimanu, Sorin Popescu, Dan Lascu

“…Finally, an application of the new hybrid converter will consist of a complete solar energy conversion system using a photovoltaic panel. …”
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Recent Advancements in Photocatalysis Coupling by External Physical Fields by Yan Mi, Wenjian Fang, Yawei Jiang, Yang Yang, Yongsheng Liu, Wenfeng Shangguan

“…Despite decades of research, the performance of photocatalysis still falls far short of the requirement of 5% solar energy conversion efficiency. Combining photocatalysis with the other physical fields has been proven to be an efficient way around this barrier which can improve the performance of photocatalysis remarkably. …”
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Late transition metal bimetallics for photocatalytic hydrogen production, M-X and C-H bond activation by Esswein, Arthur J

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Facile hydrothermal synthesis of novel Cu2O core-shell nanospheres via a template-free route by Zhang, Huijuan, Wong, C. Cheong, Cui, Yuchi

“…These Cu2O nanospheres have an absorption band within the visible range with a peak at 470 nm and may be potentially applicable for solar energy conversion.…”
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Probing the orientation of porphyrin oligomers in a liquid crystal solvent -a triplet state electron paramagnetic resonance study by Richert, S, Anderson, H, Peeks, M, Timmel, C

“…Linear porphyrin oligomers have found various applications as synthetic molecular wires in the context of light harvesting, solar energy conversion and molecular electronics. In many of these applications a partial ordering of the molecules helps to improve the reaction efficiency or device performance. …”

A review on solar energy use in industries by Mekhilef, Saad, Saidur, Rahman, Safari, Azadeh

“…Presently, solar energy conversion is widely used to generate heat and produce electricity. …”

Cooling Of Photovoltaic Panel Using Water-Cooled System by Siew, Teng Yi

“…The high temperature on solar panel would affect the solar energy conversion of a solar panel. Despite the adverse effect of high temperature on solar panel, most of solar power industry does not use any cooling mechanisms to reduce the temperature on the solar panel, it is thus performing at low efficiency level. …”
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Evaluation of charging-discharging performance of ultracapacitor-battery energy storage system in solar photovoltaic system by Sutekno, Norlaila Azwa

“…The most mature renewable energy source is solar energy. Solar energy conversion systems would have been become the nimble growing industry technologies in many countries. …”
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A comparison study of the commercial solar systems materials and its applications by Cheah, Chee Pei

“…Solar Energy Materials and solar cells are intended as a vehicle for the dissemination of research results on materials science and technology related to photovoltaic, photothermal and photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion. Materials Science is taken in the broadcast possible sense and encompasses physics, chemistry, optics, materials fabrication and analysis for all types of materials. …”
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Current trends in strategies to improve photocatalytic performance of perovskites materials for solar to hydrogen production by Tasleem, Sehar, Muhammad Tahir, Muhammad Tahir

“…Photocatalytic hydrogen production via water splitting is one of the favorable technologies for the solar energy conversion to renewable and sustainable energy; however, semiconductor materials under consideration have lower efficiency, selectivity and stability. …”

Azobenzene-Based Solar Thermal Fuels: A Review by Bo Zhang, Yiyu Feng, Wei Feng

“…Key properties determining the performance of STFs are stored energy, energy density, half-life, and solar energy conversion efficiency. This review is aiming to provide a comprehensive and authoritative overview on the recent advancements of azobenzene molecular photoswitch system in STFs fields, including derivatives and carbon nano-templates, which is emphasized for its attractive performance. …”
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An Updated Review of Solar Cooling Systems Driven by Photovoltaic–Thermal Collectors by Cong Jiao, Zeyu Li

“…Innovative heat sink structures and the utilization of a high-thermal-conductivity coolant are employed to increase the solar-energy-conversion efficiency of PVT collectors. The use of thermal and mechanical two-stage compression and cascade cooling expands the lower temperature limit of the heat source required for the solar cooling cycle. …”
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Growth and conversion of solar energy of grafted tomato plants under protected cultivation by Tiago Pedó, Tiago Zanatta Aumonde, Nei Fernandes Lopes, Carlos Rogério Mauch

“…Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the growth and solar energy conversion efficiency in grafted tomato and not grafted in greenhouse. …”
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