Simultaneous applications of fins and nanomaterials in phase change materials: A comprehensive review

• Main Authors: Kumar R., Mukhtar A., Yasir A.S.H.M., Eldin S.M., Musa D.A.R., Rocha C.M.M., Le B.N., Ghalandari M.
• Other Authors: 55776822500
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2024
• Subjects: Energy storage; Fin; Nanomaterial; Phase change material; Thermal conductivity; Fins (heat exchange); Heat storage; Nanostructured materials; Solar heating; Solar thermal energy; Specific heat; Storage (materials); Thermal energy; Thermoelectric power plants; Condition; Energy technologies; In-phase; Performance; Renewable energies; Solar and winds; Solar thermal power plants; Storage units; Thermal systems; Phase change materials

Irregular nature of renewable energies namely solar and wind entails making use of storage units to improve the reliability of the designed systems and enhance the overall performance and output. In conditions of applying thermal energy technologies like solar thermal power plants and solar collecto...