npj Computational Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: April 16, 2024
Abstract
Polymers
play
an
integral
role
in
various
applications,
from
everyday
use
to
advanced
technologies.
In
the
era
of
machine
learning
(ML),
polymer
informatics
has
become
a
vital
field
for
efficiently
designing
and
developing
polymeric
materials.
However,
focus
predominantly
centered
on
single-component
polymers,
leaving
vast
chemical
space
blends
relatively
unexplored.
This
study
employs
high-throughput
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulation
combined
with
active
(AL)
uncover
enhanced
thermal
conductivity
(TC)
compared
constituent
polymers.
Initially,
TC
about
600
amorphous
polymers
200
varying
blending
ratios
are
determined
through
MD
simulations.
The
optimal
representation
method
is
identified,
which
involves
weighted
sum
approach
that
extends
existing
blends.
An
AL
framework,
combining
ML,
employed
explore
approximately
550,000
unlabeled
framework
proves
highly
effective
accelerating
discovery
high-performance
transport.
Additionally,
we
delve
into
relationship
between
TC,
radius
gyration
(
R
g
),
hydrogen
bonding,
highlighting
roles
inter-
intra-chain
interactions
transport
A
significant
positive
association
improvement
indirect
contribution
H-bond
interaction
enhancement
revealed
log-linear
model
odds
ratio
calculation,
emphasizing
impact
increasing
enhancing
blend
TC.
Desalination,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
552, P. 116424 - 116424
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
Solar
desalination
has
emerged
as
a
sustainable
solution
for
addressing
global
water
scarcity
in
the
energy-water
nexus,
particularly
remote
areas
developing
countries.
How
to
use
light
spectrum
through
solar
devices
can
profoundly
affect
energy
utilization,
rates,
off-grid
applicability,
and
affordability.
photovoltaic
(PV)
thermal
(ST)
respectively
have
enabled
variety
of
interesting
technologies,
but
resulting
applications
usually
limit
integration
between
be
either
electrically
or
thermally
connected.
Here
this
review
paper
explores
smart
co-uses
heat
electricity
from
sun
improve
efficiency,
productivity,
independence
various
processes.
It
is
found
that
coupling
photovoltaic-thermal
(PVT)
with
could
practical
immediately
deployable
route
plausibly
more
than
current
solutions,
because
combined
electrical
outputs
PVT
panels
used
synergistically
catalyze
improvement
on
specific
consumption,
production,
well
operational
applications.
Our
preliminary
analysis
indicated
an
up
20
%
lower
cost
PVT-desalination
PV-desalination
ST-desalination
also
challenges
discussed.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
49, P. 103316 - 103316
Published: July 17, 2023
Photovoltaic-thermal
(PV/T)
technology,
combines
the
benefits
of
both
solar
photovoltaic
(PV)
and
thermal
systems
into
a
single
integrated
solution.
It
is
promising
renewable
energy
technology
that
maximizes
utilization
offers
multiple
for
sustainable
power
generation.
A
review
discussion
active
passive
management
solutions
PV
included
in
this
paper.
Using
fins
on
back
focus
paper
terms
its
design
performance
parameters.
Fins
are
used
air,
fluid,
nanofluid
PCM
cooling
PV/T
systems.
Installing
them
these
improves
their
increases
electrical
efficiency
together
rate
range
between
8
to
10%.
Furthermore,
article
examines
different
approaches
designing
implementing
systems,
as
well
how
optimize
results,
addition
exploring
potential
problems
opportunities.
Aiming
at
creating,
manufacturing,
utilizing,
potentially
promoting
high-performance
photovoltaic-based
technologies
which
include
purpose
article.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 1921 - 1928
Published: March 27, 2023
Cooling
photovoltaics
(PV)
matters
since
elevated
temperature
reduces
efficiency
and
lifetime,
but
it
is
a
great
challenge
when
simultaneously
pursuing
effective
cooling,
low
material
cost,
light
extra
components.
We
herein
propose
composite
backplate
for
the
passive
cooling
of
PV
panels,
which
consists
hygroscopic
hydrogels
with
an
adsorption-evaporative
effect
protective
membranes.
Besides,
instant
tough
bonding
conventional
backsheet
allows
ease
implementation.
Consequently,
demonstrates
nondegrading
performance
during
multiday
field
tests.
Compared
to
normal
panel
good
ventilation
conditions,
average
reduction
each
day
varies
from
1.5
6.4
°C
under
different
climate
indicating
absolute
energy
yield
would
increase
by
0.57%
2.43%
25
°C.
Considering
nearly
unchanged
appearance,
moderate
weight
increase,
raw
costs,
this
facilitates
benefiting
panels
attainable.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 101878 - 101878
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
The
objective
of
this
research
is
to
examine
the
problems
shading
effect
photovoltaic
(PV)
systems.
This
describes
PV
system
installed
on
rooftop
administration
building
at
Polytechnic
State
Ujung
Pandang-Makassar,
Indonesia
(called
PNUP).
To
achieve
proposed
method,
PVsyst
application
was
applied
evaluate
effect,
loss
diagram
and
performance
ratio
(PR)
over
entire
year
using
software.
scheme
also
examines
financial
analysis
system,
namely:
payback
period
(PBP)
return
investment
(ROI).
Four
perspective
designs
photo
voltaic-filled
with
different
tilts
azimuth
were
selected.
Research
results
indicated
that
PR
designs_1,
2,
3
4
were:
0.816,
0.817
0.815.
energy
losses
for
all
11.40
MWh
(design_1);
11.38
(design_2);
11.67
(design_3)
11.04
(design_4).
In
addition,
investigated
define
PBP
ROI.
ROI
8.2
years
145.2
%
rate;
144.3%
7.8
155.2
rate
8.6
131.8%
rate.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(23)
Published: Oct. 19, 2022
Abstract
Common
glass
without
spectral
regulation
effect
cannot
offer
an
energy‐saving
function,
and
radiative
cooling
technology
visible
transparency
satisfy
the
illumination
esthetic
demands.
Herein,
concept
of
utilizing
a
biomimetic
beetle
cuticle
structure,
guided
by
principles
Chinese
Taoist
philosophy,
is
proposed
to
accomplish
efficient
regulation.
Subsequently,
low‐cost
(Bio‐RC)
presented,
which
can
reduce
temperature
buildings
throughout
daytime
blocking
near‐infrared
(NIR)
radiation,
conveying
light,
emitting
heat
within
atmospheric
window.
Utilizing
only
three
layers
thin
films,
Bio‐RC
achieves
multi‐band
regulation,
avoids
complicated
preparation
process,
has
potential
for
large‐scale
production.
Spectrometry
reveals
that
exhibits
effective
light
transmissivity
80.5%,
mean
NIR
10.3%,
emissivity
94.8%
A
one‐month
rooftop
test
demonstrates
maximum
cavity
reduction
18.1
°C
compared
with
common
glass.
Energy
consumption
analysis
indicates
conserve
approximately
23.4%
total
energy
per
year
The
lower
during
daylight
while
preserving
esthetics,
making
it
suitable
application
in
vehicles.
Renewable Energy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
196, P. 720 - 736
Published: July 12, 2022
This
work
investigates
the
techno-economic
performance
of
a
hybrid
photovoltaic-thermal
(PVT)
solar-assisted
heat-pump
system
for
covering
electrical
and
hot-water
demands
three-bedroom
terraced
house
in
Belfast,
United
Kingdom
with
four
occupants.
combines
water-to-water
heat
pump
PVT
panels
to
deliver
both
electricity
hot
water
domestic
consumption.
The
array
provides
source
low-temperature
pump,
while
cooling
thus
preventing
efficiency
degradation
that
occurs
at
higher
operating
temperatures.
Analyses
have
been
performed
arrays
different
size,
including
12-panel,
20-panel
24-panel
systems.
Results
show
that,
thanks
its
lower
initial
investment
cost,
most
economically
viable
configuration
household
considered
this
is
based
on
12-panel
total
area
16.3
m2.
has
potential
produce
2.4
MWh
(gross)
2.0
per
year,
which
equivalent
just
over
30%
80%
under
consideration,
acting
reduce
consumption
heating
by
little
60%.
recurring
yearly
costs
relative
current
energy
systems
use
from
grid
natural
gas,
despite
having
costs.
It
also
found
can
investigated
household's
annual
CO2
emissions
910
kg
year
(about
18
tonnes
lifetime
20
years)
an
generation
incentive
rate
5
p/kWh
21
p/kWh,
aforementioned
discounted
payback
period
14
years.
