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Applications of nanofluids containing carbon nanotubes in solar energy systems: A review
- Source :
- Journal of Molecular Liquids, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Elsevier, 2020, 313, pp.113476. ⟨10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113476⟩
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- HAL CCSD, 2020.
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Abstract
- Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are known to be capable of enhancing optical and thermal properties of fluids prominently. Due to the modified features of the nanofluids with dispersed CNTs, they are used in various solar systems including PV/thermal (PV/T), collectors and water heating technologies. In this review article, firstly, the findings of the research performed on the thermal conductivity of nanofluids with CNTs are represented. In the next step of the study, the research conducted on the utilization of the mentioned nanofluids in solar systems are reviewed. On the basis of the reviewed literature, it is concluded that nanofluids with CNTs improve the performance of solar systems from both energy and exergy points of view. The performance of these nanofluids in the solar system is under the influence of various factors including the type of CNTs, operating conditions, concentration and the system they are applied in. Finally, according to the results of our literature review, suggestions are provided for future studies in this field which can lead to further enhancement in the efficiency of solar systems incorporating the investigated nanofluids.
- Subjects :
- Exergy
Future studies
Materials science
02 engineering and technology
Carbon nanotube
010402 general chemistry
01 natural sciences
7. Clean energy
law.invention
[SPI]Engineering Sciences [physics]
Nanofluid
Thermal conductivity
law
Thermal
Materials Chemistry
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS
Water heating
business.industry
021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology
Condensed Matter Physics
Solar energy
Engineering physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
0104 chemical sciences
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
0210 nano-technology
business
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01677322
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Molecular Liquids, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Elsevier, 2020, 313, pp.113476. ⟨10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113476⟩
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....f658b5128c9667ba7ce3deeefbfd8723