RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(39), P. 27624 - 27633
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Phase
change
materials
(PCMs)
have
emerged
as
promising
for
latent
heat
storage
due
to
their
characteristic
solid–liquid
phase
transition
behavior
during
the
melting
and
cooling
process.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 6147 - 6164
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
An
overview
of
the
significant
innovations
in
photocatalysts
for
H2
development,
photocatalyst
selection
criteria,
and
photocatalytic
modifications
to
improve
activity
was
examined
this
Review,
as
well
mechanisms
thermodynamics.
A
variety
semiconductors
have
been
a
structured
fashion,
such
TiO2-,
g-C3N4-,
graphene-,
sulfide-,
oxide-,
nitride-,
oxysulfide-,
oxynitrides,
cocatalyst-based
photocatalysts.
The
techniques
enhancing
compatibility
metals
nonmetals
is
discussed
order
boost
photoactivity
within
visible
light
irradiation.
In
particular,
further
deliberation
has
carried
out
on
development
heterojunctions,
type
I,
II,
III,
along
with
Z-systems,
S-scheme
systems.
It
important
thoroughly
investigate
these
issues
sense
irradiations
enhance
efficacy
action.
fact,
another
advancement
area
may
include
hiring
mediators
including
grapheme
oxide
establish
indirect
Z-scheme
montages
correct
band
adjustment.
potential
consideration
reaction
chemology,
mass
transfer,
kinetics
reactions,
restriction
diffusion,
process
suitable
photoreactor
also
will
optimize
sustainable
hydrogen
output
efficiency
selectivity.
Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 357 - 372
Published: March 30, 2023
The
additive
manufacturing
technology
is
best
suited
for
the
use
of
nanocomposite
materials.
They
have
remarkable
capacity
to
adapt
changing
conditions
by
altering
their
physical,
chemical,
and
biological
characteristics.
Additive
(AM)
creates
three-dimensional
objects
layering
materials
together.
Nanocomposite
a
greater
surface
volume
ratio
in
reinforced
phase,
making
them
suitable
AM.
Polymer
nanocomposites,
nylon-12,
nylon-6,
graphene
nanoplates,
polyamide
12
are
some
AM
enhancing
product
quality.
TiC/Ti
nanocomposite,
Ceramic-based
Polymer/carbon
nano
tube
PA6/Hectorite
clay
nanocomposites
being
discussed
briefly.
SLA,
3DP,
SLS,
EP,
FDM,
etc.
techniques
products
manufacturing.
Fundamentals
seven
processes,
its
mechanical
properties
this
chapter.
This
chapter
also
goes
through
few
flaws.
nanomaterials
area
has
lot
promise,
there
growing
interest
among
academics
industry
look
new
advancements.
New
creative
still
researched,
collaborative
energy
between
these
two
fascinating
areas
will
shape
future
nanocomposites.
Materials Science for Energy Technologies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 85 - 90
Published: June 28, 2023
The
coating
materials,
thickness
and
number
of
layers
directly
influence
the
reflectance
absorptance
properties
thin
films.
However,
while
selecting
materials
for
single
coatings,
substrate's
refractive
index;
bond
layer,
functional
layer
protective
have
to
be
carefully
chosen
obtain
desired
values.
Hence,
modelling
simulating
film
coatings
is
essential
before
conducting
experiments
get
meaningful
results.
simulation
results
been
discussed.
Generally,
glass
one
widely
used
substrate
solar
reflectors,
aluminum
optimal
material,
with
a
reflection
93%
light.
Nickel
would
preferable
64%
36%,
Si3N4
being
acceptable
68%
some
thermal
receiver
tube
applications
however
research
effort
made
find
alternate
lightweight
this
application.
Polycarbonate
has
as
an
material
because
it
light
in
weight
93%,
which
durable
not
fragile.