International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100075 - 100075
Published: March 2, 2021
In
this
work,
technologies
related
to
the
storage
of
solar
energy,
utilizing
latent
heat
content
phase
change
materials
for
production
domestic
hot
water
are
reviewed.
Many
researchers
have
been
involved
in
field
order
accomplish
targets
environmentally
friendly
solutions
and
higher
efficiency.
For
use,
with
melting
temperature
between
40
80
°C
commonly
studied,
paraffins,
fatty
acids,
salt
hydrates
alcohols
being
most
popular.
harvesting
radiation,
usually
flat
plate
or
evacuated
tubes
collectors
used,
either
commercial
ones
modified.
The
unit
may
include
only
material
it
can
a
hybrid
form
combined
water.
outcome
studies,
is
that
addition
comparison
systems
without
storage,
increases
duration
release
towards
at
end
day
also
collector's
efficiency
because
does
not
experience
large
fluctuations.
However,
difficulties
emerge
during
selection
appropriate
as
must
high
provide
enough
water,
but
than
collector
produce,
fully
melt
material.
Moreover,
investigation
necessary
optimum
flow
rate
minimizes
charging
maximizes
system
amount.
Another
challenge
face
low
thermal
conductivity
many
materials.
purpose,
methods
improving
performance
examined
they
reported.
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18, P. 100326 - 100326
Published: March 8, 2023
Thermal
energy
storage
systems
are
extensively
investigated
because
of
their
fundamental
role
in
the
renewable
and
recovery
useful
heat
generated
from
various
systems.
The
three
mechanisms
thermal
discussed
herein:
sensible
(QS,stor),
latent
(QL,stor),
sorption
(QSP,stor).
Various
materials
were
evaluated
literature
for
potential
as
mediums
evaluation
criteria
include
capacity,
conductivity,
cyclic
stability
long-term
usage.
This
work
offers
a
comprehensive
review
recent
advances
employed
storage.
It
presents
that
have
been
synthesized
years
to
optimize
performance
QS,stor,
QL,stor,
QSP,stor
systems,
along
with
challenges
associated
materials.
paper
concludes
via
use
inorganic
phase
change
(PCMs)
would
be
ideal
high-temperature
applications.
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 100292 - 100292
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Micromobility
is
dominant
in
urban
areas,
enhancing
the
transportation
sustainability
and
assisting
fulfilling
United
Nations
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
This
work
provides
an
overall
assessment
of
micromobility:
its
role
under
SDGs,
policy
options,
micromobility
regulations,
emerging
technologies,
utilisation
determinants,
energy
source,
storage.
The
analysis
shows
that
could
play
a
major
achieving
specifically
SDG
3
(Good
Health
Well-being)
by
lowering
toxic
gas
emissions
reducing
projected
traffic
accidents.
Also,
effect
on
8
(Decent
Work
Economic
Growth)
footprint,
11
(Sustainable
Cities
Communities)
increasing
transposition
accessibility,
congestion
improving
air
quality,
equally
12
(Responsible
Consumption
Production)
footprint
increase
sources
efficiency.
Moreover,
affects
13
(Climate
Action)
greenhouse
gases.
Furthermore,
clear
gap
literature
publications
micromobility,
especially
management
storage
area.
review
new
technology
renewable
significant
therefore
SDGs.
