Solid-Phase Processing 8.5 Solution-Phase Processing 8.6 Gas-Phase Processing 8.7 Challenges in Nanomaterial Production and Processing 8.8 Conclusion and Perspectives References 9 2D Materials for Solar Cell Applications 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Fundamental Principles of Solar Cell 9.3 Fabrication Methods for the Generation of Solar Cell 9.4 Introduction to 2D Materials 9.5 Solar Cell Application of 2D Materials 9.6 Conclusions References 10 Nanostructured Materials and Their Processing Techniques 10.1 Introduction 10.2 The Need for Solar Energy 10.3 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 10.4 Nanotechnology in Solar Energy 10.5 The Outlook of Nanomaterials in the Performance of Solar Cells 10.6 Photovoltaic-Based Nanomaterials and Synthesis Techniques 10.7 Nanofluids in Solar Collectors 10.8 Nanofluids in Solar Stills 10.9 Conclusion References 11 Coating Materials, Methods, and Techniques 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Thin Film Deposition Techniques 11.3 Anti-Reflection Thin Films 11.4 Methods of Thin Film Growth 11.5 Thin Film Characterization 11.6 Performance Analysis of ARC Coated Solar Cells 11.7 Conclusion References 12 Anti-Reflection Coating 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Anti-Reflection Coating 12.3 Perspectives on ARC Materials 12.4 Techniques for Coating ARC 12.5 Literature Studies: Impact of ARC on Performance of Solar Cell 12.6 Conclusion References 13 Thermal Energy Storage and Its Applications 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Types of ES 13.3 Methods of TES 13.4 Applications of TES 13.5 Conclusion References
7 Index
Guide
1 Cover
5 Preface
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List of Illustrations
1 Chapter 1Figure 1.1 Various modes of heat transfer.Figure 1.2 Non-concentrating liquid flat plate collectors.Figure 1.3 Non-concentrating air collectors.Figure 1.4 Concentrating collectors.Figure 1.5 Natural circulation system [1].Figure 1.6 SWH by forced circulation-Industrial purposes [19].Figure 1.7 Forced circulation system—Domestic purposes.Figure 1.8 Flash type [1].Figure 1.9 Direct method [1].Figure 1.10 Unfired boiler [1].Figure 1.11 Open to solar drying system method.Figure 1.12 Direct solar energy crop drying method.Figure 1.13 Forced circulation system method.