Recent Advances in Solar Thermal Selective Coatings for Solar Power Applications: Technology Categorization, Preparation Methods, and Induced Aging Mechanisms
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Abstract
Solar thermal selective coatings (STSCs) are crucial for enhancing the thermal efficiency of receivers in solar power applications. Enhancing the photothermal conversion performance of STSCs is crucial for improving the thermo-economic efficiency of these sustainable high-temperature applications. Wherefore, in this study, we comprehensively review the ongoing technologies and enhanced strategies of solar thermal selective coatings, highlighting their advantages, drawbacks, technological advancements, and mechanisms. This review comprehensively examines the latest advancements in material synthesis, coating structure designs, and induced aging mechanisms of STSCs. It critically discusses the various types of STSCs, and the research techniques employed to assess photothermal performance and enhance thermal stability. Lastly, the limitations and future expectations of STSCs are also highlighted. This paper serves as a detailed guide for planning and implementing various types of STSCs in diverse solar power applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems · Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques · Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies
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Interdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (IRC-SES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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