Rashidi, S., Karimi, N. , Mahian, O. and Esfahani, J.A. (2019) A concise review on the role of nanoparticles upon the productivity of solar desalination systems. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 135(2), pp. 1145-1159. (doi: 10.1007/s10973-018-7500-8)
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Abstract
In recent years, nanofluids have been widely used to improve the performance of various energy systems due to their favourable thermo-physical and optical characteristics. In particular, solar distillation, as an affordable and reliable technique to provide freshwater, has benefited from nanofluid technology. This article performs a review of the literature on the implementation of nanofluid technology in active and passive solar distillation systems. The progress made and the existing challenges are discussed, and some conclusions and suggestions are made for future research. The review indicates that the daily productivities of solar distillation systems enhance by using nanofluid and increasing the volume fraction of nanoparticles. However, long-term operational stability and life cycle assessment remain critical issues. These factors should be considered for future research in this field.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Karimi, Dr Nader |
Authors: | Rashidi, S., Karimi, N., Mahian, O., and Esfahani, J.A. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy |
Journal Name: | Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISSN: | 1388-6150 |
ISSN (Online): | 1572-8943 |
Published Online: | 03 July 2018 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, Hungary |
First Published: | First published in Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 135(2): 1145-1159 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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